This Owner Handbook describes all the Fiat 600 versions.

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Dear New Car Owner
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat 600.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat 600 features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat 600’s technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Fiat Warranty Booklet list the services that Fiat offers its Customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
• the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring.
This Owner Handbook describes all the Fiat 600 versions. As a consequence, you should consider only
the information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.
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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
K
Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due
to the damage caused.
ENGINE START-UP
Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor
without touching the accelerator; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL

When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the vehicle over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
U
2
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protection is fitted in your vehicle.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
쇵
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit
a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric
system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on
the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) â (vehicle
well-being).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Fiat 600.
These labels bear symbols that remind
you of the precautions to be taken as
regards that particular component.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
To further protect your car from attempted theft, it has been fitted with
an electronic engine immobiliser system called “Fiat CODE”, which is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed. The ignition keys, in
fact, are fitted with an electronic device that transmits a coded signal to
the Fiat CODE control unit; only if
this signal is recognised can the engine
be started.
The keys fig. 1
With the car, the following keys A
are provided.
The key with a blue grip is used for:
– starting
– unlocking and locking the doors
– boot tailgate (VAN versions only)
– deactivating the passenger side
airbag.
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The modulated signal is a password.
Only if the control unit recognises the
key can the engine be started.
fig. 1
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The CODE card (optional for versions / markets where applicable) fig.
2 is also supplied with the keys and
bears the following:
DUPLICATING KEYS
When you ask for extra keys, remember that all the keys, both the
new ones and those you already possess, must be stored in the memory
(up to a maximum of 7). Go to your
Fiat Dealership, taking all the keys
in your possession and the CODE
card with you.
– front side:
A - the electronic code (optional
for versions / markets where
applicable);
The Fiat Dealership may ask you
to demonstrate that you own the car.
The codes of any keys that are not
available when the new storage procedure is carried out will be deleted from
the memory to prevent any lost or
stolen keys being used to start the car.
B - the mechanical key code;
– reverse side:
C - the spaces for any remote
control stickers.
P4Q01085
Keep the CODE card in a safe place.
fig. 2
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OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned
to STOP, or PARK, the protection
system will automatically immobilise
the engine.
If you are still unable to start the engine, use the emergency starting procedure (see IN AN EMERGENCY) and
take your car to the nearest Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
When the key is turned to MAR to
start the engine:
When the car is travelling and the
key is at MAR:
1) if the code is recognised the ¢
warning light on the instrument panel
will flash briefly; this means the protection system has recognised the key
code and deactivates the immobiliser,
turn the key to AVV, and the engine
will start;
2) if the ¢ warning light stays on,
the code has not been recognised. In
this case, turn the key to STOP position and then turn it back to MAR;
if the engine remains immobilised, try
with the other keys provided.
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1) if the ¢ warning light comes on
while the car is moving, this means
that the system is running a self-test
(e.g. due to a voltage drop);
2) if the warning light ¢ flashes
when the key is in MAR the car is not
protected by the Immobiliser. Contact
your Fiat Dealership and get them
to store the codes of all the keys in
the memory.
IMPORTANT The electronic
components inside the key may be
damaged if the key is subjected to
sharp knocks.
IMPORTANT Each key provided
with the car has its own code, different from all the others, which must be
stored in the memory of the system
control unit.
All the keys (originals and
duplicates) and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner
when selling the car.
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SEAT BELTS
To unfasten the seat belts, press button D. Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the
seat back.
Do not press button D
when running.
Take hold the tongue B-fig. 3 and
insert it into the buckle C, until hearing the locking click.
If it jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.
When the car is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may block;
this is normal. The reel mechanism
prevents the webbing coming out
when it is jerked or if the car brakes
sharply, as in a collision or when cornering at high speed.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial
seat belts with three anchor points
and reel.
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Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.
fig. 3
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CENTRAL REAR SEAT
In order to ensure that the correct
tabs are fitted into the corresponding
buckle, the tabs of the side belt and the
buckle of the centre seat (only abdominal) are incompatible.
For versions /markets where applicable the centre seat, if any, is
fitted with lap belt with two anchor points.
The rear seat belts shall
be worn as shown in
fig. 4. Fig. 5 shows wrong
seat belt fastening, not to be followed.
fig. 4
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P4Q01075
P4Q01074
Remember that in the
case of violent collision,
back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent
a serious danger to the front passengers.
fig. 5
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
HEIGHT
IMPORTANT Have this operation
performed at a Fiat Dealership only
as it involves passenger safety.
There are two anchoring positions
A and B-fig. 6 for front seat belts on
the door post.
USING THE CENTRAL REAR
SEAT BELT
(For versions/markets)
To fasten the seat belt: push the
fastener tongue A-fig. 7 into slot B of
the buckle, until you hear it click.
Before driving off for the first time,
adjust the position of the seat belt anchoring point according to your height
and favourite driving position. If required, have the anchoring point of
the seat belt adjusted.
To unfasten the seat belt: press
button C.
To adjust the belt: slide the webbing through D, pulling length E to
tighten and length F to loosen.
fig. 6
P4Q00037
P4Q00018
IMPORTANT The belt is adjusted
properly when it fits closely across the
hips.
fig. 7
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In order to make the safety belt protective action even more efficient, vehicle is equipped with pretensioners
on driver side and on front passenger
side (if car is equipped with passenger side air bag option), that, in case
of a violent front crash, recall the safety belt by a few cm, thus ensuring
proper adherence of safety belt to passenger body, before the retaining action starts.
The seat belt locks to indicate that
the device has intervened; the seat belt
cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection from the action of the pretensioning device, wear
the seat belt keeping it firmly close to
the chest and pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be
produced. This smoke is in no way
toxic and presents no fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or greasing. Anything
that modifies its original conditions invalidates its efficiency. If due to unusual
natural events (floods, sea storms,
etc.) the device has been affected by
water and mud, it must necessarily be
replaced.
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The pretensioner can
only be used once.
After a collision that has
triggered it, have it replaced at
a Fiat Dealership. The validity of
the device is written on the plate
located on the front left door
post. The pretensioners should
be replaced at a Fiat Dealership
as this date approaches.
Operations which lead
to knocks, vibrations or
localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may cause damage
or trigger them. These devices
are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the
road surface or low obstacles
such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat
Dealership for any assistance.
ATTENZIONE:
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:
ACHTUNG:
fig. 7a
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PRETENSIONERS
AIRBAG
AND
CLOCK SPRING
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PRETENSIONERS
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and
have the vehicle occupants follow) all
the local legal regulations concerning
the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting driving.
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back
into it and make sure the seat
belt fits closely across your chest
and hips.
Make sure that the seat belts of
the front and rear passengers are
fastened at all times! You increase the risk of serious injury
or death in a collision if you
travel with the belts unfastened.
The belt should not be
twisted, make sure that it
is taut and adheres to the
passenger’s body. The upper part
should pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part should adhere to
the pelvis and to the abdomen of
the passenger, to prevent the
risk of slipping forwards, fig. 8.
Do not use any objects (pegs,
stoppers, etc.) to keep the belts
away from the body.
Under no circumstances
should the components
of the pretensioner be
tampered with or removed. Any
operation should be carried out
by qualified and authorised personnel. Always contact a Fiat
Dealership.
If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress, for
example after an accident, it should be changed completely together with the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
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Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s
lap with a single belt to
protect them both fig. 9 and do
not fasten other objects.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in
the case of accident is greatly reduced
for them and the unborn child if they
are wearing a seat belt.
HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN
EFFICIENT CONDITIONS
1) Always use the belt with the tape
taut and never twisted; make sure that
it is free to run without impediments.
Of course they must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen
fig. 10.
2) After a serious accident, replace
the belt being worn at that time, even
if it does not appear damaged. Always
replace it in case of pretensioner activation.
fig. 9
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P4Q00040
P4Q00039
3) To clean the belts, wash by hand
with neutral soap, rinse and leave to
dry in the shade. Never use strong detergents, bleach or dyes or other
chemical substance that might weaken
the fibres.
fig. 10
4) Prevent the reels from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get inside.
5) Replace seat belt if showing wear
or cut signs.
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of restraint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0
- 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+
- 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1
9-18 kg in weight
Group 2
15-25 kg in weight
Group 3
22-36 kg in weight
Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers seats for
each weight group, which are the recommended choice, as they have been
designed and experimented specifically
for Fiat cars.
F0C1076b
For optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be
seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems.
This is even more important for children.
According to 2003/20/EC Directive,
this prescription is compulsory for all
European Community countries.
Compared with adults, their head is
proportionally larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while the muscles and bone structure are not completely developed. Therefore, correct
restraint systems are necessary, other
then adult seat belts.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control brand, on a solidly fixed label
which must absolutely never be removed.
fig. 11
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GROUPS 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the car
seat belts, as shown in fig. 12 and in
turn it must restrain the child with its
own belts.
The figure is only an example for mounting. Attain to the instructions
for fastening which must be enclosed with the specific child restraint system you are using.
P4Q01077
SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats on
the front passenger seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
air bag. The air bag activation could cause serious injuries,
even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on the rear seats,
as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash. In any case,
children’s seats must absolutely not be fitted on the front seat of cars
with passenger’s air bag, which during inflation could cause serious injury, even mortal, regardless of the seriousness of the crash that triggered it. Children may be placed on the front seat of cars fitted with
passenger’s air bag deactivation. In this case, it is absolutely necessary
to check the warning light F on the cluster to make sure that deactivation has actually taken place (see paragraph “Passenger’s front air
bag” at item “Front air bags”). The front passenger’s seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between
child’s seat and dashboard.
fig. 12
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GROUP 1
Seats exist which are
suitable for covering
weight groups 0 and 1
with a rear connection to the car
belts and their own belts to restraint the child. Due to their
size, they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to
the car belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions
for installation provided with the
seat.
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight,
children may be carried facing forwards, with seats fitted with front
cushion fig. 13, through which the car
seat belt restrains both child and seat.
GROUP 2
Starting from 15 kg to 22 kg in
weight, children may be restrained directly by the car belts. The only function of the seat is to position the child
correctly in relation to the belts, so
that the diagonal part adheres to the
chest and not to the neck and that the
horizontal part clings to the child’s
pelvis and not the abdomen fig. 14.
P4Q01078
fig. 13
P4Q01079
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GROUP 3
PASSENGER SEATS
COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S
SEAT USE
Starting from 22 kg to 36 kg in
weight, the size of the child’s chest no
longer requires a support to space the
child’s back from the seat back.
P4Q01080
Children taller than 1.50 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
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U = suitable for child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
(*) No child’s seat can be installed on the rear
seat with lap belt (without reel).
Fiat 600 complies with the new
2000/3/EC Directive regulating child’s
seat assembling on the different car
seats according to the table on next
page.
Fig. 15 shows an example of proper
child positioning on the rear seat.
fig. 15
Key for the table on next page.
Group
Range
of weight
Front
passenger
Rear side
passenger
Central
Rear side
passenger
(if any)
Group 0, 0+
up to 13 kg
U
U
(*)
Group 1
9-18 kg
U
U
(*)
Group 2
15-25 kg
U
U
(*)
Group 3
22-36 kg
U
U
(*)
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Below is a summary of the rules
of safety to be followed for carrying children:
1) The recommended position for
installing children’s seat is on the rear
seat, as it is the most protected in the
case of a crash.
Never fit child restraint
systems in the front passenger seat in cars with
passenger airbag, children must
never be seated on front seats.
2) If the passenger’s air bag is deactivated always check the warning light
F on the cluster to make sure that
it has actually been deactivated.
3) Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child restraint system which you are using. These instructions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the car documents and this Handbook. Never use a child restraint system without installation instructions.
4) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
5) Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system.
6) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.
7) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
8) Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, however strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
9) In case of an accident, replace the
seat with a new one.
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IGNITION SWITCH
If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to
steal your car), get a Fiat Dealership to make sure it is still functioning properly before you start
driving again.
The key can be turned to four different positions fig. 16.
– STOP: engine off, key can be removed and the steering column is
locked mechanically. Some electrical
devices can be used (e.g. sound system).
– MAR: drive position. All electrical
devices can be used.
Always remove the ignition key when you get
out of the car. This will
prevent anyone from accidentally working the controls. Remember to apply the handbrake
and, if the car is faced down on a
steep slope engage the first gear.
If it is facing up, engage the reverse gear.
– AVV: engine ignition.
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– PARK: engine off, parking lights
on, steering column locked. Press button A and turn the key to PARK.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: remove the
ignition key at STOP or PARK and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
fig. 16
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To release the lock: rock the
steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
Never remove the ignition key while the car is
moving. The steering
wheel would automatically lock
as soon as you try to turn it. This
also applies when the car is being
towed.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever after-market operation involving steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
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DASHBOARD
Left-hand drive versions
The presence and position of the instruments and warning and indicator lights may vary according to the version of the car.
fig. 17
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1. Left speaker housing - 2. Side window defroster/demister vents - 3. External light control stalk - 4. Horn - 5. Instrument
panel - 6. Steering wheel and airbag - 7. Windscreen/rear window wiper/washer control stalk - 8. Central air vents 10. Windscreen defroster/demister vents - 11. Oddment compartment - 12. Right speaker housing - 13. Side window defroster/demister vents - 14. Oddment compartment under dashboard - 15. Control buttons - 16. Electric window controls
- 17. Heating and ventilation controls - 18. Sound system housing/oddment compartment - 19. Headlight adjustment control - 20. Ignition switch - 21. Fusebox.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A. Clock setting button
B. Speedometer
C. Fuel level gauge
D. Trip meter reset button
E. Kilometre or mileage counter
F. Clock.
P4Q01004
fig. 18
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INSTRUMENTS
Press briefly = switch from kilometre counter to trip meter and vice
versa.
SPEEDOMETER COUNTER
fig. 19
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
When the reserve warning light
comes on A-fig. 21 there are still
about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
Press longer = reset trip meter.
A - Kilometre counter.
D - Kilometre counter display
fig. 20.
B - Speedometer.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full (see the indications given
in paragraph “At the filling station").
fig. 19
P4Q00228
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyser.
P4Q01006
P4Q01009
C - Trip meter reset button. Press
to reset fig. 20.
fig. 20
fig. 21
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The clock will advance by one unit
each time the button is pressed. Press
the button and hold it down for a few
seconds to rapidly advance the time
automatically.
CLOCK
B-fig. 22 Clock display.
To adjust the time press A-fig. 22.
P4Q01056
When the clock draws near to the
correct time, release the button and
complete the regulation manually.
fig. 22
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CUT-OFF SWITCH ON
DISPLAY fig. 23
The display shown appears automatically when the inertial fuel cut-off
switch cuts in, following a crash of a
certain magnitude.
The switch shuts off the supply of
fuel.
IMPORTANT See the description
in the CONTROLS paragraph under INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH.
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WARNING LIGHTS
If after the display of the
message the smell of fuel
or leaks from the supply
system are noted,do not re-engage the switch to avoid the risk
of fire.
These warning lights will come on in
the following cases:
y
1
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
>
WHEEL ANTILOCKING SYSTEM
(ABS) FAILURE
When the main beam
headlights are turned on.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(flashing) (green)
When the direction indicator control stalk is operated.
(amber)
3
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
(green)
P4Q01058
When the side/taillights
are switched on.
The normal braking system continues to work but you should have the
car seen to at a Fiat Dealership.
When the key is turned to MAR the
warning light will come on but should
go out after about 2 seconds.
l
TRAILER
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(IF ANY) (green)
When the direction indicator control stalk is operated.
fig. 23
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The car is fitted with an
electronic braking device
(EBD). The > and x
warning light will come on at the
same time when the engine is
running to indicate that there is
an EBD system failure. In this
case violent braking may be accompanied by early rear wheel
locking with the possibility of
skidding. Drive the car extremely
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
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Warning light > alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault
in the ABS system only. In this
case, the braking system is still
efficient, though without the
anti-locking device. Under these
conditions, performance of the
EBD system may be reduced.
Also in this case, you are advised
to go immediately to the nearest
Fiat Dealership, driving in such a
way to avoid sharp braking to
have the system checked.
K
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When there are about 7
litres of fuel left in the tank.
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PASSENGER SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
(amber)
The warning light will come on when
the passenger side airbag is switched
off.
The light will flash when the engine
is started: this signals the airbag is being activated and not a fault.
Warning light F indicates also warning light
¬ failure. This is indicated by intermittent flashing,
over 4 seconds, of warning light
F. In this event, warning light
¬ could be not up to indicate restraint system failures, if any.
Stop the car and contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
U
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) (amber)
In normal conditions, the warning
light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR and should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
The initial lighting up shows that the
warning light is working properly.
If the warning light either stays on or
comes on while travelling:
1. Fixed light - warning of a fuel
feed/ignition system failure which may
increase emissions in exhaust or cause
possible drops in performance, poor
handling and high consumption.
In such conditions, you can continue
driving but you should not tax the engine and you should moderate the
speed. Prolonged use with the warning light on can cause damage. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
The warning light will go out when
the failure disappears. In any case, the
system will store the error.
2. Flashing - warning that the catalyser can be damaged (see EOBD SYSTEM
in this chapter).
If the warning light starts flashing, release the accelerator pedal and slow
the engine until the warning light stops
flashing. Continue driving at moderate
speed, preventing the warning light
from coming on again. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if
the U warning light either does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed or flashing light,
when travelling.
¢
FIAT CODE
(amber)
The warning light will
come on the three cases when the
key is at MAR:
1. Single flash - indicates that the
key code has been recognised. The
engine can be started.
2. Fixed light - the key code has not
been recognised. Follow the emergency procedure to start the engine
(see IN AN EMERGENCY).
3. Flashing light - indicates that the
car is not protected by the immobiliser system. The engine can however be started.
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x
HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED / LOW
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
In three cases:
1. When the handbrake is engaged.
2. When the brake fluid level falls
below the minimum
3. With the > warning light to indicate an EBD electronic brake force
corrector failure.
If the x warning light
comes on when travelling, check whether the
handbrake is engaged. If the
warning light stays on and the
handbrake is not engaged, stop
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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AIRBAG FAILURE
(red)
This warning light is
found in cars fitting two airbags (driver’s side and passenger’s side) and in
cars fitting an electronic driver’s side
airbag system. The warning light will
come on to indicate a system failure.
If the ¬ warning light
does not turn on when
turning the ignition key
to MAR or if it stays on when
travelling, this could indicate a
failure in safety retaining systems; under this condition air
bags or pretensioners could not
trigger in the event of collision
or, in a restricted number of
cases, they could trigger accidentally. Stop the car and contact Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
w
BATTERY NOT
RECHARGING
PROPERLY (red)
When there is a fault in the current
generating system.
light comes on but should go out the
moment the engine is started.
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ELECTRICAL
POWER STEERING
FAILURE (red)
In the following two cases:
1 - When the power steering electrical motor is overheated by repeated, complete steering. In this case,
hold the steering wheel still and wait
for the light to go out.
2 - When there is an electrical
power steering system failure.
warning light should come on for approximately four seconds only. If the
warning lights stays on, the power
steering system will not be working.
The effort on the steering wheel will
increase without compromising steerability. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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u
ENGINE COOLANT
TOO HOT
(Red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the
warning light turns on, but it should
go off after four seconds.
If it turns on when travelling, stop
the car, leaving the engine on and
slightly accelerated to further activate
the circulation of the coolant fluid.
If the warning light does not go off
within the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop
the engine and contact Fiat Dealership.
v
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE TOO
LOW (red)
When the engine oil pressure drops
under the normal value.
When the key is turned to MAR,
the warning light should come on but
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
A delay in the light going out is acceptable only when the engine is
idling.
If the engine has been taxed heavily,
the light might flash when idling but
should go out on accelerating slightly.
If the warning light
comes on while the car is
moving, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
FRONT SEATS
All adjustments must be
made when the car is stationary.
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Once you have let go of
the lever, check that the
seat is firmly locked in
the runners by trying to move it
back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving
suddenly and dangerously.
Lift the lever A-fig. 25 and push the
seat forwards or backwards. You are
in the correct position for driving
when your hands are resting on the
steering wheel rim and your arms are
slightly bent.
P4Q00005
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fig. 25
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Adjusting the reclining seat
back
Turn knob B-fig. 26.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Rear seats fig. 28
Front seats fig. 27
Two fixed head restraints are provided for the rear seats.
The height of the front head restraints can be adjusted.
Press the two buttons to remove.
To adjust:
– press button A and move the head
restraint vertically to the required position;
fig. 26
30
P4Q01011
P4Q00006
– after adjusting, release the button
and make sure that the head restraint
is locked in position by moving it up
and down.
fig. 27
P4Q01012
Remember that the
head restraints should be
adjusted to support the
back of your head and not your
neck. Only if they are in this position will they be able to provide
effective protection in the event
of a rear-end shunt.
fig. 28
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ACCESSING THE REAR
SEATS
The rear seats can comfortably be
accessed from both sides.
DRIVING MIRROR
DOOR MIRRORS
This mirror can be adjusted by
means of lever A-fig. 30:
Manual adjustment
From inside the car, turn knob
B-fig. 31.
1) anti-dazzle position;
Pull lever C-fig. 29 upwards to tilt
the seat forward.
2) normal position.
Mirror slant can be adjusted in either
positions.
Once you have let go of the lever,
check that the seat is firmly locked in
the runners by trying to move it back
and forth.
If the mirror A makes it
difficult to get through
narrow gaps, fold it from
position 1 to position 2.
The mirror is also fitted with a safety
device that releases the mirror in the
event of an impact.
fig. 29
fig. 30
P4Q00032
P4Q00010
P4Q00007
An optional additional door mirror
which can also be adjusted from inside
the car on the other side is available.
fig. 31
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
1. Vent for defrosting or demisting
the windscreen
2. Central adjustable vent
3. Side adjustable vent
4. Side vents conveying air to front
footwell.
P4Q01013
fig. 32
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DIRECTIONAL AND
ADJUSTABLE AIR VENTS
fig. 33
The vents can be rotated upwards
or downwards.
CONTROLS fig. 34
HEATING
A - Air temperature knob (mixing
hot and cold air).
1) Air temperature knob A-fig. 34:
pointer in the red sector.
B - Fan knob .
2) Fan knob B: pointer at required
speed.
C - Air distribution knob.
A - Control for adjusting air flow:
3) Air distribution knob C: pointer at:
D - Air recirculation slider. This prevents air from being taken in from the
outside.
turned to ¥ vent open.
turned to ç vent closed.
≤ to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;
¥ to direct air to the central and
side vents;
B - Control for directing air flow.
C - Fixed vent for side windows.
μ to warm the feet and keep the
face cool (intermediate position);
w to heat when the outside temperature is especially low: to send
most air to the footwell, close the
central and side vents;
fig. 33
P4Q00019
P4Q00047
- to rapidly demist the windscreen.
fig. 34
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IMPORTANT To speed up the
heating procedure:
– close the vents on the dashboard;
– turn knob A to the red sector;
– turn knob B to top fan speed;
Do not place stickers on
the heated rear window
filaments, this could generate a short-circuit with possible overheating and rear window
explosion.
– turn knob C to -.
REAR WINDOW DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING
Press button (.
We recommend you switch the device off as soon as the window is
demisted.
RAPID DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
pointer in the red section.
2) Fan knob B: pointer at maximum
speed.
3) Air distribution knob C: pointer
at -.
4) Recirculation slider D at U.
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When the windscreen and windows
have been demisted, reset the required comfort conditions. To keep
the windows as clear as possible follow the procedure described below:
IMPORTANT If the outside air is
very damp, if it is raining and/or if
there is a considerable difference between the inside and outside temperature, prevent the windows from
misting up as follows:
– slider at U;
– air temperature knob in the red
sector;
– fan on 2nd speed or more;
– air distribution knob at -. Turn
it back to ≤ if the windows do not
mist up.
If the car has a manual climate control, adjust the controls as described
above and press the √ button.
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VENTILATION
1) Central and side vents: completely open.
pointer in the blue sector.
3) Slider D at U.
MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT When the outside
temperature is very high, the air will
be cooled more quickly if the air recirculation function is turned on. This
function is also particularly useful
when the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel etc.). You
are advised against using this function
for long periods however, especially if
there are a lot of people in the car.
The climate control system is adjusted manually.
CONTROLS fig. 35
speed.
Switch E automatically sets the fan
to the 1st speed.
at ¥.
A - Air temperature knob (mixing
hot and cold air).
E - Climate control on/off switch.
B - Fan knob.
RECIRCULATION
C - Air distribution knob.
When the slider D is in position
T only air already inside the passenger compartment is recirculated.
D - Air recirculation slider.
P4Q00020
IMPORTANT This function is particularly useful when the outside air is
heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel etc.). You are advised against using this function for long periods however, especially if there are a lot of
people in the car. Do not use the recirculation function during cold/wet
weather as this will increase the likelihood of the windows misting up.
The system uses refrigerating fluid R134a which
will not pollute the environment if it accidentally leaks.
Under no circumstances should
fluid R12 be used as this is incompatible with the system’s
component parts.
fig. 35
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CLIMATE CONTROL
(Cooling)
pointer in the blue sector.
2) Climate control: press button √ E.
3) Slider D: at T.
IMPORTANT The manual climate
control system is very useful for
speeding up the demising process because it dries the air. Simply adjust the
controls for the demisting function
(see previous section) and switch the
manual climate control system on by
pressing knob √.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
During the winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system and pollen filter efficiency checked before the summer
at a Fiat Dealership.
speed.
at ¥.
To decrease cooling effects: set
pointer to U, increase temperature
and decrease fan speed.
For normal heating and ventilation , do not use the manual climate
control system. Use the normal heating and ventilation system instead (see
following chapter).
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The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the environment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incompatible with the system components and contains CFC.
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STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk groups together most of
the outside lights.
Side/taillights fig. 36
Main beam headlights fig. 38
These come on when you turn the
ring from å to 6. Instrument panel
warning light 3 will come on.
Push the stalk from position 2 towards the dashboard to switch the
headlights on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 37
Instrument panel warning light 1
will come on.
Turn the ring from 6 to 2 to
switch the lights on.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR.
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to switch the lights off.
fig. 36
fig. 37
P4Q00051
P4Q00050
P4Q00049
When the outside lights are turned
on, the instrument panel and the various controls located on the dashboard light up.
fig. 38
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Flashing the headlights fig. 39
Direction indicators fig. 40
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position) to flash
the lights.
RIGHT-HAND STALK
Move the stalk as follows:
Windscreen wiper/washer
fig. 41
upwards - to turn the right-hand indicators on;
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
downwards - to turn the left-hand
indicators on.
Controls:
Instrument panel warning light y
will flash.
0 - Windscreen wiper off
1 - Flick wipe
The direction indicators will automatically be switched of when the car
is straightened out.
2 - Continuous wipe
3 - Continuous fast wipe
fig. 39
38
fig. 40
4 - Temporary position: when released the stalk returns to 0 and automatically switches off the windscreen wiper.
P4Q00014
P4Q00052
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or
down without clicking into position.
When you let it go it will return to its
original position.
P4Q01045
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Pulled towards the steering wheel
fig. 42:
CEILING LIGHT
Rear window wiper/washer
This feature can only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
– a jet of liquid shoots out from the
windscreen washer.
The light will come on automatically
when a front door is opened.
Controls:
For versions/markets where provided, the lens A-fig. 45 can be
switched to three positions:
P4Q00054
1) turn the control from å to '
fig. 43;
2) when you push the control stalk
forwards (temporary position) fig. 44,
a jet of liquid shoots out from the rear
window washer and the rear windscreen wiper comes on at the same
time; when the lever is released again
the rear window washer/wiper ceases
to function.
- side 1 pressed: light always on
- side 2 pressed: light always off
- central position (neutral): the light
will come on and off when the door is
opened or closed.
fig. 43
fig. 44
P4Q01046
P4Q00055
P4Q00053
fig. 42
fig. 45
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CONTROLS
The use of the hazard
lights is governed by the
traffic regulations of the
country the car is driven in.
These laws should be complied
with.
HAZARD LIGHTS
These come on when switch Afig. 46, is pressed regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
A - Front foglight on/off button. The
external lights must be on to switch
the front foglights on.
B - Rear foglight on/off button. The
external lights or the front foglights
must be on to switch the rear foglights on. The rear foglights will be
switched off when the ignition key is
turned to STOP. If required, switch
the rear foglights back on when you
start the engine again.
When these lights are on, the symbol on the switch flashes.
Press the switch again to switch the
lights off.
SWITCHES AND CONTROL
BUTTONS fig. 47
C - Heated rear window on/off button.
The buttons are located under the
central air vents.
D - Climate control system on/off
button.
The controls can only be operated
when the ignition key is at MAR.
fig. 46
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P4Q00205
P4Q00013
The LED in the button will light up
when the respective function is on.
fig. 47
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HORN
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
Press one of the two area on the
steering wheel shown in fig. 48.
This is a safety cut-off switch which
comes into operation in the case of an
accident to block the supply of fuel
thereby stopping the engine.
If you cannot see any fuel leaks and
the car is in a fit state to continue its
journey, press button A-fig. 49 located in the engine compartment on
the dashboard bulkhead to reactivate
the fuel supply system, as illustrated.
Remember to turn the key to
STOP to avoid deploying the battery.
fig. 48
P4Q00176
P4Q01057
If, after a crash, you can
smell fuel or see leaks
from the fuel system , no
not reset the switch to avoid fire
risk.
fig. 49
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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
Important. The cigar
lighter gets very hot.
Handle with care and do
not let children use it: danger of
fire or burns.
ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
IMPORTANT Make sure that the
cigar lighter does in fact pop out after
it has been pushed in.
2) To open the ashtray slide flap
B-fig. 50.
The ashtray can be removed.
Use:
Press the central tab in the ashtray
down and pull the ashtray upwards
fig. 51.
fig. 50
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P4Q00057
P4Q00056
1) press the A button; after about
15 seconds the button returns to its
original position and the cigar lighter
is ready for use.
fig. 51
Do not put scraps of paper in the ashtray: they
could catch fire if they
come into contact with smouldering cigarette stubs.
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SUN VISORS fig. 55
SUNROOF
These are positioned to the sides of
the rear-view mirror. They can swing
up or down or be pivoted sideways.
Press the button as follows to open
the top:
ELECTRICAL
– on the front side A-fig. 58 to
close the top;
Opening and closing the canvas
top
– on the rear side B to open the
top.
Do not attempt to open
the roof if there is ice or
snow on it as this may
damage the top.
P4Q00064
P4Q00060
On the back of the drivers sun visor
there is a document pocket, while the
passenger sun visor is fitted with a
vanity mirror.
The car can be equipped with an optional electrically operated canvas top:
– A-fig. 56 top closed
– B-fig. 57 top open.
fig. 55
fig. 56
P4Q00023
P4Q00063
fig. 57
fig. 58
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The top will stop as soon as the button is released. Consequently, hold
button A pressed to open or close
the top completely.
out of the car to prevent
the electric top being operated
accidentally and constituting a
danger to the people left in the
car.
Improper use of the
electric top can be dangerous. Before and during its operation ensure that any
passengers in the car are not at
risk from the moving top either
by personal objects getting
caught in the mechanism or by
being injured by it directly.
If the electrical device does not
work, take the key D-fig. 60 from the
document pocket and open or close
the roof by hand by inserting the key
in hole C on the motor.
To access C, remove the clip-on
cover fig. 59 by inserting a screwdriver in the position shown.
fig. 59
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P4Q000157
P4Q000156
IMPORTANT To prevent any
noise, after closing the sunroof, keep
button A-fig. 58 depressed for more
than 2 seconds.
fig. 60
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DOORS
LOCKING - UNLOCKING
Before opening a door,
make sure this can be
done in safety.
From the outside
– To unlock: turn the key to position
2-fig. 61 and pull the handle upwards.
– To lock: turn the key to position
1-fig. 61 when the doors are perfectly closed.
From the inside
With centralised controls, both
doors must be perfectly closed. If one
of the doors is not closed they will
not both be locked.
Only open the doors
with the car stationary.
– if the door being locked is open
the operation cannot be performed;
– To open: pull lever A-fig. 62 regardless of the position of the inside
knob.
– if the door on the opposite side is
open knobs B-fig. 62 will move down
and up again.
With centralised controls, when
knob B is lifted, the knob on the opposite door is also lifted.
fig. 61
P4Q01047
P4Q00027
With centralised controls, the two
doors are unlocked simultaneously
and knobs B-fig. 62 are both lifted
when the key is turned.
fig. 62
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– To lock: lower knob B on the
door.
With centralised controls, if both
doors are perfectly closed, when one
knob is lowered the other door is also
simultaneously locked.
As for locking the doors with a key,
if one of the knobs cannot be lowered
the doors are not perfectly closed.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Improper use of the
electric windows can be
dangerous. Before and
during their operation ensure
that any passengers in the car
are not at risk from the moving
glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism
or by being injured by it directly.
The electric window device will
work normally when the ignition key
is turned to MAR.
The two buttons fig. 63 are located
next to the sound system compartment (one for each side). Press these
buttons to:
A - open/close the driver’s side window;
P4Q00021
B - open/close the passenger’s side
window.
Do not press a knob
when a door is open: the
locking device will not
work and the lock could be damaged.
fig. 63
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out of the car to prevent
the electric windows being operated accidentally and constituting a danger to the people left in
the car.
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BOOT
To open it from inside the car, pull
lever A-fig. 66 at the side of the driver’s seat.
OPENING/CLOSING
THE TAILGATE
When using the boot,
make sure that the load
you are carrying does not
exceed the permitted weight
(see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
Also ensure that the items in the
boot are arranged properly to
prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
The opening of the boot is made
easier by the gas-filed struts on each
side.
For sedan versions, the boot tailgate
can only be opened from the passenger compartment using lever Afig. 66.
To close the boot, lower it and press
the lock or the Fiat logo until it clicks.
A hole fig. 65 in the inside of the
tailgate is provided to offer an easy
grip for closing the tailgate.
To open the boot from the outside
(VAN versions only), unlock it with
the ignition key fig. 64.
Never travel with the
boot open: the exhaust
fumes could enter the
passenger compartment.
fig. 64
P4Q01048
P4Q00066
Do not unlock the boot
while the car is in motion.
fig. 65
P4Q00024
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EXTENSION
Pull the shelf outwards to release the
pins A-fig. 68.
How to extend the boot:
The rear window shelf can be positioned behind the rear seat backs
while not in use.
1) Remove the rear window shelf by
releasing the two tie rod tips Afig. 67 from their housings B.
2) Grip the back of the cushion and
tilt it forward against the seat backs of
the front seats fig. 69.
P4Q00067
Adding things on the
rear window shelf or the
tailgate (speakers, spoiler,
etc.) can interfere with the correct operation of the tailgate side
gas-struts.
fig. 67
P4Q00068
Follow the laws in force
if you are travelling in areas where refuelling is difficult and you want to carry a can
of petrol. Use a homologated can
only and secure it to the load anchoring hooks. Even given these
precautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
fig. 68
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3) Raise the levers A-fig. 70 (two,
on the outer side of the seat back)
and tilt the seat back forward moving
aside the side seat belt devices.
P4Q01014
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To bring the seat to its normal position again:
The car can be fitted with separate
rear seats.
– Tip the seat back fig. 71 backwards while holding the seat belts in
front of the seat back. Ensure it clicks
into place.
With separate seats the boot extension possibilities are various and can
be decided according to the number
of passengers and how much luggage
is to be transported:
– Bring the cushion to a horizontal
position making sure the seat belts do
not remain underneath.
Anchoring the load
There are two brackets with holes
A-fig. 72 in the boot to fasten ropes
for anchoring the load. These brackets are located at the base of the rear
seat (one on each side).
Other luggage anchoring holes are
located on the rear crossmember and
are closed with rubber caps.
– all extended, by tilting both sides left and right - of the rear seat as described above;
To use the holes, remove the caps.
fig. 70
fig. 71
P4Q00170
P4Q00135
P4Q00159
– partial extension with the left side
of the rear seat tilted and a back seat
for one passenger;
fig. 72
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Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure passengers in the event of an accident.
IMPORTANT Check and adjust
the height of the dipped headlight
beam when travelling at night with a
rather heavy load in the boot (see
HEADLIGHTS in this chapter).
Some versions are fitted with rear
speakers located on the rear window
shelf.
When refitting the rear window shelf,
reconnect connector to B-fig. 73 to
reset speaker operation.
When removing the rear window
shelf disconnect also the connector
between speakers and sound system.
IMPORTANT Proper radio operation is not impaired when the rear
speakers (on the rear window shelf)
are not connected.
Proceed as follows: disconnect connector A-fig. 73 from its seat B located on the side wall under the seat
belt hole.
P4Q01081
When refitting the rear
window shelf, fasten the
two side tie-rods fig. 67
passing them on the outside of
the struts.
fig. 73
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BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull the lever shown in fig. 74 in
the direction of the arrow.
Important. The bonnet
might fall violently if the
support rod is not positioned properly.
2) Press tab B as shown in fig. 75.
This should only be
done when the car is stationary.
3) Lift the bonnet and release the
support rod B-fig. 76 from its clip A.
4) Place the tip of the support rod
in recess C of the bonnet.
fig. 74
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P4Q00025
Before opening the bonnet, check the windscreen wiper arms are
not lifted from the windscreen.
When the engine is hot,
mind your hands when
working inside the engine
compartment to avoid burning
yourself. Never put your hands
near the fan: it could start up
even without the key in the
switch. Wait until the engine
cools down.
fig. 75
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Take care that scarves,
ties or loose clothing do
not accidentally come
near moving parts; they could
become entangled with serious
danger for the wearer.
To close the bonnet:
P4Q00070
1) keep the bonnet lid raised with
one hand and remove the rod Bfig. 76 from the recess with the other
C then secure it in its clip A.
2) lower the bonnet until approx. 20
cm from the engine compartment and
then let it drop, ensuring it is fully
closed and not just held in position by
the safety catch.
If the bonnet does not close properly
do not push it down but open it again
and repeat the above procedure.
ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
ANCHORING
ARRANGEMENT fig. 77
The anchoring seats for roof racks
are shown in the illustration.
The rear clips are to be secured in
the area immediately above the side
window rubbers.
Specific roof/ski racks are available in
the Fiat Lineaccessori range.
fig. 76
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P4Q00071
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when
travelling. Always check for
proper bonnet locking. If the bonnet is left inadvertently open, stop
the car immediately and close the
bonnet.
fig. 77
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After travelling a few
kilometres, check that
the screws securing the
attachments are tight.
Never exceed the permitted weight (see TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
HEADLIGHTS
SLANT COMPENSATION
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
When the car is loaded, it slopes
backwards. This means that the headlight beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return it to the correct position.
The correct positioning of the headlight beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the car but also all
other road users.
The headlight beam adjuster is located inside the car on the right side
of the steering column fig. 78.
Position 0 - one or two occupants in
the front seats.
Position 1 - five occupants.
Position 2 - five occupants + load in
boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permissible load stowed in boot.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions
when travelling with the headlights on,
the headlights must be set properly.
P4Q01016
Be careful not to knock
objects on the roof rack
when opening the tail-
Have the headlight positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealership and
adjusted if necessary.
gate.
Check the positioning of
the headlight beams
every time you change
the load to be carried.
fig. 78
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT
FOGLIGHTS
ABS
The foglight beam can be adjusted by
means of screw A-fig. 79.
The car is fitted with an ABS braking
system, which prevents the wheels
from locking when braking, makes the
most of road grip and gives the best
control when emergency braking under difficult road conditions.
Have the lights checked at a Fiat
Dealership and adjusted if necessary.
The driver can tell the ABS system
has come into play because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier.
P4Q01017
This should not be interpreted as a
fault in the brakes; on the contrary it
is a sign that the ABS system is working: it tells the driver that the car is
travelling at the limit of its road grip
and that the speed should be altered
to fit the type of road surface.
The ABS is an addition to the basic
braking system. If there is a malfunction, the system turns off automatically and only the ordinary brakes
continue to work.
If a failure occurs, and, consequently,
the wheel anti-locking system is not
effective, the braking system will continue to work as usual.
fig. 79 Versione S and Active
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If you have never driven a car with
ABS before, you should practice using
the system on slippery terrain, obviously with the necessary safety precautions and keeping to the Highway
Code of the country you are in. It is
also a good idea to read the following
information carefully.
The advantage in using the ABS system is that it continues to give you
maximum manoeuvrability even when
braking hard in conditions of poor grip
by preventing the wheels locking.
You should, however, not expect
the braking distance to always decrease: for example surfaces with
gravel or fresh snow on a slippery
road will in fact increase the braking
distance.
To exploit the ABS system to the full
in the event of necessity, you should
take heed of the following advice:
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The ABS exploits the
road hold available as
much as possible but cannot increase it. You should always drive carefully on slippery
surfaces and avoid any unnecessary risks.
Braking while cornering always requires extreme care even when using
ABS.
If the ABS intervenes, it
means that the grip between the type and the
road is reduced with respect to
the normal conditions. Reduce
speed immediately to match the
poor road conditions.
When the ABS cuts in,
and you feel the brake
pedal pulsating, do not
remove your foot, but keep it
pressed. In doing so you will stop
in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road
conditions.
If there is a fault in the
system and the instrument panel warning light
> comes on, drive you car
slowly to a Fiat Dealership, to
have the system checked and put
right.
The most important advice to follow
is this:
If you follow these tips you will be
able to brake better in any situation.
The system is completed with an
electronic brake force distributor
called EBD which improves braking
system performance by means of the
ABS system control unit and sensors.
The car is fitted with an
electronic braking device
(EBD). The > and x
warning light will come on at the
same time when the engine is
running to indicate that there is
an EBD system failure. In this
case violent braking may be accompanied by early rear wheel
locking with the possibility of
skidding. Drive the car extremely
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
IMPORTANT Cars with ABS may
only be fitted with wheel rims, tyres
and brake pads of the make and
model approved by the manufacturer.
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Warning light > alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault
in the ABS system only. In this
case, the braking system is still
efficient, though without the
anti-locking device. Under these
conditions, performance of the
EBD system may be reduced.
Also in this case, you are advised
to go immediately to the nearest
Fiat Dealership, driving in such a
way to avoid sharp braking to
have the system checked.
If the x brake fluid low
warning light comes on,
stop the vehicle immediately and contact the nearest
Fiat Dealership. Fluid leaks from
the hydraulic system, in fact, can
compromise brake system operation, both traditional systems
and systems with ABS.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags
(for versions/markets where applicable) for the driver and the passenger.
The cushion immediately inflates,
placing itself as a protection between
the body of the front occupants and
the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.
FRONT AIR BAGS fig. 80
The front air bag (driver and passenger) has been designed to protect
the occupants in the event of headon crashes of medium-high severity,
by placing the cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
The front air bag (driver and passenger) is not a replacement of but
complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as specified by law in Europe and most nonEuropean countries.
Front air bags are designed to protect car’s occupants in front crashes
and therefore non-activation in other
types of collision (side collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
In case of crash, a person not wearing the seat belt moves forward and
may come into contact with the cushion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered
by the air bag is reduced.
Front air bag can be activated in the
following situations:
– in collisions against highly
deformable objects not affecting
the vehicle front surface (e.g.
bumper collision against guard
rail);
fig. 80
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In case of front crash, an electronic
control unit, when required, triggers
the inflation of the cushion.
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– car wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (for
example under a truck or guard
rail);
as it offers no additional protection
compared with the seat belts, consequently, it would be pointless. Therefore, failure to come into action in the
above circumstances does not mean
that the system is not working properly.
Do not apply stickers or
other objects to the
steering wheel or to the
passenger's air bag cover or on
the side roof lining. Never apply
objects on the dashboard on passenger side (e.g. mobile phones)
since they could interfere with
proper passenger air bag inflation
and cause severe injuries.
FRONT AIRBAG
PASSENGER SIDE
The passenger side airbag was designed and calibrated to protect a person wearing seat belts.
SERIOUS DANGER: Never place
cradle child’s seats
on the front passenger seat of
cars fitted with passenger air bag.
Air bag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal. In the
case of need, always deactivate
the passenger’s air bag when a
child’s seat is placed on the front
seat. The front passenger’s seat
shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any
contact between child’s seat and
dashboard. Even if not compulsory by law, you are recommended to reactivate the air bag
immediately as soon as child
transport is no longer necessary.
When fully inflated, the bag will fill
most of the space between the dashboard and the passenger.
Manual deactivation
The passenger side airbag can be deactivated if it is absolutely necessary
to carry a child in the front passenger
seat.
Turn the specific control switch under the middle of the dashboard between the sound system compartment and the oddment compartment
fig. 81 with the ignition key to deactivate the airbag.
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The switch has two positions:
1) Passenger side airbag activated:
(position ON P ), instrument panel
warning light off. Do not carry children on the front seat.
2) Passenger side airbag deactivated:
(position OFF F), instrument panel
warning light on. A child can be carried on the front seat with a suitable
restraint system.
The instrument panel warning light
F will stay on until the passenger
side airbag is reactivated.
GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags (on driver and passenger side, where fitted) can be triggered if the car is subjected to strong
knocks or impacts underneath, e.g. violent crashes into steps, kerbs or fixed
projections from the ground, falling to
large holes or dips in the road.
When the airbag inflates it emits heat
and a small amount of smoke. This is
harmless and does not indicate the beginning of a fire.
The air bag system has a validity of
14 years as concerns the pyrotechnic
charge and 10 years as concerns the
coil contact (see the plate located on
the front left door post near door
hinges).
As these dates approach, contact Fiat Dealership to have them replaced.
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After an accident which triggered the
airbags, go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the entire safety system, the electronic control unit, the seat belts and
the pretensioners replaced. The Fiat
Dealership will also check the intactness of the electrical system.
Any diagnostic, repair or replacement operations concerning the airbag
system must exclusively be carried out
If you are having the car scrapped,
have the airbag system deactivated at
a Fiat Dealership first.
If the car changes hands, the new
owner must be made aware of the indications given above and be given this
Owner Handbook.
Pretensioners and front airbags are
triggered by the electronic control
unit according to different types of impacts. Missed triggering of the system,
consequently, does not indicate a fault
in the system.
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If the ¬ warning light
does not turn on when
turning the ignition key
to MAR or if it stays on when
travelling, this could indicate a
failure in safety retaining systems; under this condition air
bags or pretensioners could not
trigger in the event of collision
or, in a restricted number of
cases, they could trigger accidentally. Stop the car and contact Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
The failure of the ¬
warning light is also indicated by the flashing for
more than the normal 4 seconds
of the passenger’s front air bag
deactivated warning light F . In
addition the air bag system will
deactivate automatically the passenger’s air bags (front and side
where provided). In this event,
warning light ¬ could not indicate safety systems failures. Contact Fiat Dealership immediately
to have the system checked.
The warning light F
should come on for approximately four seconds
and then flash for other four seconds when the passenger side
airbag deactivation switch is
turned to ON and the ignition
key is turned to MAR to remind
you that the passenger side
airbag will be fired in the event of
an accident. The warning light
should then go out.
Do not travel with objects on your lap or in
front of you. Do not hold
a pipe, a pencil or similar between your lips. You could seriously hurt yourself if the airbag
inflates in a collision.
Always drive with both
hands on the rims of the
steering wheel so that the
airbag is free to inflate during a
head-on collision and protection
yourself from serious injury. Do
not drive with your body bending
towards the steering wheel but
sit in an upright position with
your back resting against the
seat.
If an attempt has been
made to steal the car or if
it has actually been stolen
or vandalised in any way or subjected to flooding, have the
airbag system checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
Please note that airbags
can be triggered when
the engine is running also
if the car is stationary and another vehicle crashes into it at
suitably high speed. As a consequence, never sit children in the
front seat, also when the car is
still. On the other hand, the
airbags will not be fired if the car
is stationary and the key is not
turned. Missed operation in these
circumstances does not indicate
a fault.
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Correct operation of
the front airbags and the
pretensioners is guaranteed as long as the car is not
overloaded.
The airbag does not replace seat belts but
rather increases their effectiveness. Furthermore, the
front airbag is not fired in the
event of low speed front collisions, side collisions, rear-end
shunts and roll-overs. In these
cases, the passengers are only
protected by the seat belts which
for this reason must be fastened
at all times.
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EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) system continuously monitors
the car emission system components.
Furthermore, the system warns the
driver of deterioration concerning the
emission system components by
means of the U warning light on the
instrument panelThe objective is to:
– monitor system efficiency;
– warn when failures can increase
emissions over the threshold established by the European regulations;
This check can also be performed by
traffic controller agents.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if
the U warning light either does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed or flashing light,
when travelling.
– warn of the need to replace deteriorated components.
Furthermore, the system is equipped
with a connector for interfacing with
specific tools used to read the error
codes stored in the control unit memory along with a set of diagnostic and
engine specific parameters.
IMPORTANT After eliminating
the problem, your Fiat Dealership
will run a bench test to fully check the
system. In some cases, a long road
test may be required.
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P4Q00503
ELECTRICAL POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT The electrical
power steering system only works
when the ignition key is at MAR.
A new electrically controlled power
steering system called EPAS (Electrical Power Assisted Steering) is fitted
in the Fiat 600.
The EPAS system is operated by an
electric motor and consists of only
two parts: a steering column with
built-in electric motor and an electronic control unit.
The control unit processes the data
from the various sensors located in
the car and converts the signals into
commands for the power steering
motor to reduce the effect on the
steering wheel both when parking and
when cornering.
fig. 82
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Electronic power assisted steering control unit;
Car speed sensor;
Injection control unit;
Electric power steering motor;
Electrical power steering unit.
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The system is programmed at the
factory to ensure variable degrees of
assistance according to the requirements. In other words, power is increased for parking and reduced as
the car’s speed increases.
The EPAS system only works when
the engine is running to avoid deploying the battery accidentally. Furthermore, it is equipped with a self-test
function to detect faults and incorrect
signals.
IMPORTANT The steering wheel
may stiffen slightly in parking manoeuvres requiring a great deal of steering:
this is normal and caused by the
power steering motor overheat protection system tripping. The problem
does not require servicing and the
electric power steering system will
work normally the next time the car
is used.
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If the warning light comes on, see
chapter GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR,
paragraph WARNING LIGHTS.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever after-market operation involving steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
FIAT 600 VAN
The version herein illustrated differs
from Fiat 600 saloon described in this
handbook for the different size of the
boot and the availability of two front
seats only.
Load recommendations
Fiat 600 Van has been designed and
approved on the basis of several set
maximum values:
– kerb weight
– payload
– gross vehicle weight
– total weight on the front axle
– total weight on the rear axle
– towable weight.
Each of these limits must be borne
in mind and must never be exceeded
under any circumstances.
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Use metal cables, ropes or straps
strong enough to support the weight
of the load to be fixed.
In addition to these general precautions, some simple measures could
enhance driving safety, comfort and
the length of your vehicle’s life:
– distribute the load evenly over the
load floor: if you need to concentrate
it all in one point choose the part between the axles;
P4Q00568
IMPORTANT Sudden braking or
collisions can cause sudden shifts of
the load which could jeopardise the
safety of the driver and the passengers: before you start off make sure
the load is firmly secured.
– remember that the lower the load
is, the lower the vehicle’s centre of
gravity will be, contributing to a safe
drive; you should therefore always position the heavier goods at the bottom;
– finally, remember that the way in
which the vehicle moves is influenced
by the weight being carried. In particular, stopping distance lengthens particularly at high speed.
fig. 83
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SOUND SYSTEM
STANDARD SYSTEM
AERIAL
Standard equipment includes car radio supply cables, car radio housing
and front loudspeaker housing.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you want to install
a sound system after purchasing your car. Their staff will
advise you on how to safeguard
the life of the battery. Excessive
idle intake can damage the battery and invalid the battery warranty as well.
2) Screw in the aerial.
Here, supply cables are available and,
in case of car radio option provision,
the loudspeaker and aerial connections as well.
P4Q00128
fig. 84
1) Remove the plastic cap A-fig. 85
screwed onto the car roof.
The car radio must be installed
on specific housing occupied by the
glove compartment that is removed
by pressing on the two retaining tabs
A-fig. 84.
Large oddments compartments in
the dashboard making the passenger
compartment even more comfortable
are found in cars not equipped with a
SOUND SYSTEM SET-UP.
A specific SOUND SYSTEM SET-UP kit
can be found in the Lineaccessori Fiat
range.
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To install:
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F
C
D
NZ
B - Radio receiver unit connection
BN
SN
C - Speaker on right dashboard
panel
RV
D - Speaker on left dashboard panel
N
A
E - Power supply fuses
B
B
NL
CR
ST
EQ
CARD
1
A
A - Aerial
RN
E
15
22
P4Q00181
WIRING DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL BRANCHES fig. 86
2
3
4
5
6
SEARCH
SCAN.
F - Power supply with extra fuse for
amplifier installation only (for systems
with 20 + 20W output or higher).
Wire colour coding:
A=light blue - BN=white/black - N=black NZ=black/purple - RN=red/black RV=red/green - SN=pink/black
fig. 86
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SPEAKERS
SET-UP SYSTEM
Use the speaker housings on the
two sides of the dashboard.
The vehicle is equipped with the following devices along with the standard
system:
– fig. 87 left speaker
– 2 front speakers;
– fig. 88 right speaker.
– an aerial to be applied to the roof.
1) Unscrew the four screws B and
remove the supporting grid.
P4Q00129
SOUND SYSTEM
The complete system consists of the
following:
– system provisions (see previous
paragraph);
– stereo radio and cassette player
with removable front control panel
(for features and operation, see specific instruction booklet).
P4Q00130
fig. 87
fig. 88
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ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide
to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or
accessories that in any case burden the
electric supply, contact Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, besides suggesting the most suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fiat, will also
evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle electric
system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting
additional spoilers, alloy
rims and non-standard
wheel caps: they might reduce
ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt
and repeated braking, or long
downhill slopes. Make sure that
nothing (mats, etc.) gets in the
way of the pedals when they are
pushed down.
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INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed
after buying the car or in aftermarket
shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that
installation is carried out at a specialized shop, workmanlike performed
and in compliance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices resulting in modifications of car
characteristics may cause driving license seizing by traffic agents and also the lapse of the warranty as concerns defects due to the abovementioned modification or traceable back
to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damages caused by the installation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance
with the specified requirements.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
AT THE FILLING
STATION
Mobile phones and other radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: HAM radio systems and the like) shall not be used inside the car unless a separate aerial is
mounted.
The Fiat 600’s pollution control devices make it essential to use unleaded
petrol only.
IMPORTANT The use of mobile
phones, HAM radio systems or other
similar devices inside the passenger
compartment (without separate aerial) may cause electronic systems
equipping the car to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition
to constituting a potential hazard for
the passengers.
However, to avoid mistakes, the fuel
filler is too small for the leaded petrol
pump. Octane rating (R.O.N.) must
not be lower than 95.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices may be affected
by the shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly
comply with the instructions
, for
use provided by the mobile
phone’s manufacturer.
P4Q01094
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fig. 89
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Never pour even the
tiniest amount of leaded
petrol in the tank, not
even in an emergency; this would
damage the catalytic exhaust beyond repair.
FUEL TANK CAP
IMPORTANT The hermetic closure may cause a slight pressure in the
tank: a slight hissing when turning the
cap is quite normal.
To open:
1) press on the point indicated and
open the flap fig. 90;
To close:
2) turn the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
An inefficient catalytic
exhaust causes harmful
emissions with consequent environmental pollution.
1) the cap coupling is “bayonet”
type. Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until it clicks;
The cap is provided with a strap Afig. 92 fastening it to the flap so that
is cannot be lost.
2) holding still the cap, close the lid.
REFUELLING
fig. 90
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fig. 91
P4Q01088
P4Q01087
P4Q00076
To guarantee full tank filling, carry
out two refuelling operations after the
first click of the fuel delivery gun.
Avoid further topping up operations
that could cause damages to the fuel
system.
fig. 92
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IMPORTANT If required, replace
the fuel cap with another genuine cap
to avoid affecting the efficiency of the
fuel vapour recovery system.
Keep naked flames or
lighted cigarettes away
from the fuel filler hole as
there is a danger of fire. Do not
bend too close to the hole either
so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the environment has been
the guiding principle in the design of
the Fiat 600 right from the start. The
result is the use of materials and creation of devices that can reduce or
considerably curtail harmful influences
on the environment.
The devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are:
– a three-way catalytic converter;
– a lambda sensor;
– a fuel evaporation system.
Consequently, the Fiat 600 is ready
to travel well ahead of the most stringent international pollution control
standards.
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DRIVING YOUR CAR
STARTING
THE ENGINE
It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other poisonous
fumes.
Do not touch the high
voltage cables (spark plug
leads) when the engine is
running.
IMPORTANT Do not press down
the accelerator before starting the engine.
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DRIVING YOUR CAR
1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2) Put the gear lever into neutral.
3) Press the clutch pedal fully down,
without pressing the accelerator.
If you are still unable to start the engine, perform the emergency start-up
procedure (see IN AN EMERGENCY) and
call your Fiat Dealership.
4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and
let it go the moment the engine starts.
IMPORTANT Do not leave the ignition key at MAR when the engine is
off.
If warning lights ¢ stay on when the
key is turned to MAR turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR. If the
light does not go off, try with the
other keys.
HOW TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
– Begin to move forward slowly letting the engine turn at medium revs.
Do not accelerate abruptly.
– Do not push the engine to its limit
for the first few kilometres.
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EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to
recognise that code transmitted by
the ignition key (instrument panel
warning light ¢ on) the emergency
start-up can be performed by using
the CODE card code.
See the IN AN EMERGENCY.
Bump starting by pushing, towing or rolling
downhill must be avoided
at all costs. This way of starting
could cause a rush of fuel into the
catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair.
SWITCHING OFF
THE ENGINE
PARKING
Turn the key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
Switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and put the car in 1st gear
if the car is pointing uphill, reverse if
downhill.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning
off the engine serves absolutely no practical purpose and
wastes fuel.
If the car is parked on a steep gradient it is a good idea to use a stone or
wedge to block the wheels.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR because it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive
it is better to allow the engine to
“catch its breath” before turning it off,
by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to
fall.
Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
Remember that as long
as the engine is not running, the power brakes
and power steering do not work.
You therefore have to use considerably more effort on both the
brake pedal and the steering
wheel.
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is between the
front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards
until the car cannot be moved. Four
or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while
nine or ten may be required if the car
is on a steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the
case, go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the handbrake adjusted.
HOW TO USE
THE GEARS
Instrument panel warning light x
will come on when the handbrake
lever is pulled up and the ignition key
is at MAR.
The lever positions for the different
gears are shown in fig. 2 (this diagram
is also on the gear knob).
To release the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the hand brake and
press release button A-fig. 1;
2) keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Warning light x will
go out;
Press the clutch fully.
To put the car in reverse (R), wait
until the car has stopped and, from
neutral: move the lever to the right
and back.
fig. 1
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3) to prevent accidental movement
of the car, this procedure should be
carried out with the brake pedal
pressed down.
STEERING LOCK LEVER
Use the brake pedal to lock the bottom end.
fig. 2
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IMPORTANT Reverse gear can
only be engaged when the car is completely stationary. With the engine
running, before engaging the reverse
gear, wait for at least two seconds
with the clutch pedal pressed fully
down to avoid damaging or grating the
gears.
To change the gear
properly (with mechanical clutch) you must push
the clutch pedal fully down. It is
therefore essential that there is
nothing under the pedals. Make
sure mats are lying flat and do
not get in the way of the pedals.
CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an important factor which has a marked influence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span of
your car. For this reason care should
be taken to maintain your car by carrying out the necessary checks and
regulations in accordance with the
specifications given in the SERVICE
SCHEDULE (see sections: SPARK PLUGS,
IDLING, AIR CLEANERS, TIMING).
Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is increased and vehicle handling suffers
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
vehicle and its trim greatly effects consumption and stability.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Climate control system
Remove roof racks and ski racks
from the roof of the car as soon as
they are no longer needed. These accessories reduce the aerodynamic
penetration of the vehicle and will increase consumption. When having to
transport particularly large loads it is
better to use a trailer.
The climate control system is a further drag on the engine causing higher
fuel consumption (on average, up to
20%). When outside temperatures
permit, use the vents.
Electric devices
Use electric devices for the necessary time only. The heated rear window, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heating system blower require large
amounts of electricity, and as a consequence, the fuel consumption increases (up to +25% in town).
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of aerodynamic accessories
not certified for that specific purpose
can diminish the car’s aerodynamic
penetration and increase consumption.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
Starting-up
Do not warm up the engine when
the car is stationary, neither by idling
nor revving up. If you do, the engine
will warm up much more slowly and
increase fuel consumption and emissions. It is therefore better to start
slowly and to keep the engine speed
down.
Unnecessary manoeuvres
Do not give quick bursts on the accelerator when waiting at the traffic
lights or before turning off the engine.
This type of action, like the “double
clutch” are absolutely useless on modern cars. They only increase fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as traffic conditions allow,
shift up to a higher gear. Using a low
gear to have a sharp acceleration increases the consumption. Likewise,
using a high gear when this is not
called for increases consumption,
emissions and wear on the engine.
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Top speed
As speed increases, so does the fuel
consumption: note that passing from
90 to 120 km/h increases consumption by about +30%. Keep your speed
as steady as possible and avoid unnecessary braking and accelerations
that cost fuel and increase emissions
considerably. It is better to drive
“smoothly” trying to foresee the manoeuvres to avoid imminent dangers
and always respect the safety distance
to avoid the need to slow down suddenly.
Acceleration
Sudden and sharp accelerations
revving up the engine increase consumption and emissions; accelerate
gradually and do not exceed the maximum torque.
USE
Cold start
Short journeys and frequent cold
start-ups do not allow the engine to
reach the best running temperature.
As a result, consumption rises (from
+15 to +30% in town) and so do the
harmful emissions.
Traffic situations and road
conditions
Consumption rises in heavy traffic, in
traffic jams where it is constantly necessary to shift to low gears or in big
cities with many traffic lights.
Also twisting roads, mountain roads
and rough road surfaces pay a heavy
toll on consumption.
Hold-ups in traffic
During hold-ups (e.g.: level crossings)
switch off the engine.
CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of Fiat 600. It is no accident that its pollution control equipment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment cannot get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules you
can avoid harming the environment
and often cut down fuel consumption
at the same time.
On this subject, a few useful tips
have been given below to supplement
those marked by symbol #, at various
points of the handbook.
You are asked to read both the former and the latter carefully.
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LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for driving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
If your car has a petrol engine use
only unleaded petrol.
If you have trouble starting, do not
keep turning the ignition key for long
periods. Be especially careful to avoid
bump starting the car by pushing, towing or rolling down hill: these are all
manoeuvres that can damage the catalytic exhaust. For emergency starts
use only an auxiliary battery.
If the engine begins to “lose its
smoothness” when travelling, continue your journey but reduce the demands you are making on the engine
and go to a Fiat Dealership as soon
as you can.
Do not install other heat shields
and do not remove those already fitted to the catalytic converter and
exhaust pipe.
When the instrument panel fuel reserve warning light comes on, fill up as
soon as possible. A low level of fuel
can cause an uneven supply of fuel to
the engine with the inevitable increase
in the temperature of the exhaust gas
and serious damage to the catalytic
converter.
Do not allow anything to
be sprayed onto the catalytic converter, Lambda
sensor or exhaust pipe.
Never run the engine with one or
more spark plugs disconnected, even
for testing purposes.
When functioning normally the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not
park the car over flammable material (grass, dry leaves, pine needles etc.): fire hazard.
Do not warm up the engine by letting it idle for a while before moving
off unless the outside temperature is
very low and, even in this case, only
do so for less than 30 seconds.
Ignoring the above rules
may lead to fire.
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TOWING
A TRAILER
IMPORTANT The car must be fitted with a homologated tow hitch and
suitable electrical system for towing a
caravan or trailer.
Installation must be carried out by
skilled personnel who will provide
specific documentation for authorising use on roads.
Fit special wing mirrors in accordance with the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the car to climb
the maximum gradients specified.
To ensure you do not exceed the
maximum towable weight (indicated
in the log book) you have to take into
account the trailer’s weight fully laden
including the accessories and personal
luggage.
Respect the speed limits enforced in
the country where you are towing the
trailer.
The ABS system, if fitted on the car, does not
control the trailer braking system. Therefore be extra
careful on slippery surfaces.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly braking.
The weight that the trailer exerts on
the car tow hitch coupling reduces the
car carrying capacity by the same
amount.
TOW HITCH INSTALLATION
The tow hitch must be fixed to the
body by an expert in accordance with
the following instructions and respecting the additional and/or integrative information provided by the tow
hitch manufacturer. The tow hitch to
be fitted must comply with the current regulations in force with reference to Directive 94/20/EEC and
amendments. Use a tow hitch suited
for the maximum towable load of the
car version on which the tow hitch is
to be fitted.
Use a unified coupling for the electrical connections. The coupling is
generally fitted on a specific mount
fastened to the tow hitch.
modify the car braking
system for trailer braking
control. The trailer’s braking system must be completely independent of the car’s hydraulic
system.
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P4Q00220
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900
2
2
Rear wheel axle
Reference hole
25 existing
1
15
110
43,5
1
43,5
8
Standard tow ball
310
43,5
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM fig. 3
≥65
43,5
The coupling electrical connections
are shown in fig. 4.
3
587
3
10
3
152
3
87
157
87
Load 385 ±35
The trailer tow hitch is to be fixed in
the points indicated Ø using 8 M8
screws and 4 M10 screws.
All anchorage points (1) are to have
20 x 4.5 spacers.
The internal counterplates (2) are to
be at least 4 mm thick.
The internal counterplates (3) are to
be at least 5 mm thick.
fig. 3
For electrical connection, a 7 or 13
pole 12VDC coupling must be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards).
Follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the car and/or
the tow hitch.
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an additional electrical brake and for
internal trailer lighting with a power
not exceeding 15W can be connected
to the car’s electrical system.
DRIVING YOUR CAR
The electrical brake (where relevant)
or other devices (electrical winch,
etc.) must be powered directly from
the battery by means of a lead with a
cross-section area no smaller than
2.5 mm2. In addition to the electrical
connections, only the power wire for
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Fasten the tow hitch to the body
without drilling or trimming the rear
bumper that would be visible when
the tow hitch is removed.
E
IMPORTANT A clearly visible
plate of a suitable size and made of
suitable material bearing the following:
MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING
70 kg.
D
C
6
M
N
5
12
A
73
4
N
V
B
G
R
A
After assembly, seal the
holes to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the
vehicle.
fig. 4
A=light blue - G=yellow - M=brown N=black - R=red - V=green
WIRING DIAGRAM fig. 4
A - Seven pole coupling on tow hitch
B - Rear earth wire connection
C - Taillight power connection
D - Rear foglight, brake light and direction indicator connection
E - Electromagnetic brake power connection.
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WINTER TYRES
These are tyres which have been
specifically designed for use on snow
and ice and should be fitted in place of
the existing tyres.
Use winter tyres of the same size as
the tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealerships will be glad to offer advice on the right type of tyres
according to your needs.
For information on the tyres to be
fitted, inflation pressure and winter
tyre specifications, follow the prescriptions given in WHEELS, TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS.
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The performance of winter tyres is
greatly reduced when the depth of the
tread is less than 4 mm. In this situation it would be safer to have them
replaced.
The specific characteristics of the
winter tyres mean that under normal
driving conditions or when driving
long distances on motorways, their
performance is greatly reduced in
comparison to those normally fitted
to the car.
All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving, braking and cornering.
Remember not to invert the tyre direction of rotation.
The use of these tyres should therefore be limited to the conditions for
which they were designed.
IMPORTANT When using winter
tyres with a maximum speed rating
lower than the speed which can be
reached by the car (plus 5%), place a
suitable notice is the passenger compartment to inform the driver of the
top speed which the winter tyre can
run at (as per EC Directive).
The maximum speed
for winter tyres with “Q”
marking is 160 km/h. Respect the highway code speed
limits.
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SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains is regulated
by the legislation in force in the country the car is driven in.
The chains may only be applied to
the drive wheel tyres (front wheels).
Use only low profile chains (maximum height off the tyre: 12 mm).
IMPORTANT Do not fit snow
chains on a space-saver spare wheel.
If a front wheel (drive wheel) is punctured and you require snow chains to
proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the space-saver
spare wheel in its place. Having fitted
two standard wheels on the front
drive axle, you can use snow chains,
thus solving the emergency situation.
Keep you speed down
when snow chains have
been fitted to the wheels.
Avoid potholes, steps and pavements, and do not drive for long
stretches on snow-free roads,
otherwise you risk damaging the
tyres, suspension and steering.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat snow chains.
Check the tautness of the chains after driving some ten metres.
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STORING THE CAR
The following precautions should be
taken if the car will not be used for
several months:
– Park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises.
– Engage a gear.
– Make sure the handbrake is not
engaged.
– Remove the cables from the battery terminals (first remove the cable
to the negative terminal), and check
the battery charge. If the car is to be
stored for long periods the charge of
the battery should be checked every
month and recharged if it falls below
12.5V.
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– Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds readily
available.
– Sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen and rear window
wiper blades and lift them off the glass.
– Open the windows slightly.
– Cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic as
they do not allow moisture on the car
body to evaporate.
– Inflate the tyres to +0.5 bar above
the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
START-UP
If the Fiat CODE cannot deactivate
the engine immobilising system, the
¢ and U warning lights stay on and
the engine will not start. Follow the
emergency start-up procedure to
start the engine.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to carry it out.
If you make a mistake, you must turn
the ignition key back to STOP and
repeat the whole operation from the
beginning (step 1).
1) Read the 5-figure electronic code
given on the CODE card.
2) Turn the ignition key to MAR.
3) Press and hold down the accelerator pedal. The injection system warning light U will come on for about 8
seconds, and then go out. At this
point release the accelerator pedal
and get ready to count the flashes of
warning light U.
4) Count the number of flashes that
corresponds to the first figure of the
code on the CODE card, then press
the accelerator pedal and keep it there
until the U warning light comes on
for four seconds and then goes out;
release the accelerator pedal.
5) The U warning light will start
flashing again: after it has flashed the
number of times that corresponds to
the second figure on the CODE card,
press the accelerator pedal to the
floor and keep it there.
6) Do the same for the remaining
figures on the CODE card.
7) Once the final figure has been entered, keep the accelerator pedal
pressed. The injection warning light
U will light up for four seconds and
then go out; release the accelerator
pedal.
8) The U warning light will flash
rapidly for about 4 seconds to indicate
that the operation has been completed correctly.
9) Start the engine by turning the ignition key from MAR to AVV.
If, however, the U warning light
stays on, turn the ignition key to
STOP and repeat the procedure
from step 1.
IMPORTANT After an emergency
start, you should contact a Fiat Dealership, otherwise you will have to repeat the procedure described each
time you want to start the engine.
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JUMP STARTING
IMPORTANT Do not directly
connect the two negative terminals:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas
from the battery.
If the battery is flat, you can use another battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery (see the
chapter TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).
If the auxiliary battery is fitted in another vehicle, prevent accidental contact of metallic parts.
Proceed as follows:
1) connect positive terminals A and
B-fig. 1 of the two batteries with a
jump lead.
3) Start the engine.
4) When the engine has been
started, remove the leads in the reverse order: D, C, B and finally A.
2) With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal C of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point D of the car.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep on but have the
car seen to at a Fiat Dealership.
P4Q00087
fig. 1
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Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack experience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very intense electrical discharges. In addition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
You are also advised not to put
naked flames or lighted cigarettes near the battery and not
to cause sparks.
should a battery charger
be used to start the engine: it could damage the electronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
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BUMP STARTING
IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
General instructions
Do not bump start by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This way of
starting could cause a rush of fuel
into the catalytic exhaust pipe
and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that until
the engine has started
the brake booster and
power steering systems will not
work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
Observe the instructions on this and
the following pages to use the jack and
space-saver spare wheel correctly.
Alert other drivers that
the car is stationary in
compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning
lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed.
If the wheel is being changed on
a steep or badly surfaced road,
place wedges or other suitable
material under the wheels to
stop the car.
The space-saver spare
wheel is vehicle-specific.
Never use the wheel on
other models. Never fit other
model spare wheels on your car.
If you change the type of wheels
(alloy rims instead of steel rims)
you will have to change the entire set of fastening bolts with another set of suitably sized bolts.
Only use the spare-saver wheel
for emergencies. Do not exceed
80 km/h with the spare wheel fitted. When driving with a spacesaver spare wheel fitted, the driving performance of your car
may change. Avoid accelerating
or braking suddenly, steering
abruptly or fast cornering.
A space-saver spare wheel has a
maximum life of 3,000 km after
which is must be replaced with a
wheel of the same type.
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Do not fit snow chains
on a space-saver spare
wheel. If a front wheel
(drive wheel) is punctured and
you require snow chains to proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the spacesaver spare wheel in its place.
Having fitted two standard
wheels on the front drive axle,
you can use snow chains, thus
solving the emergency situation.
Never fit a traditional
tyre on a space-saver
spare wheel rim. Have
the replace wheel repair and refitted as soon as possible.
Never use two or more spare
wheels at the same time.
Do not lubricate the bolt
threads before fitting them back:
they could come loose.
The jack should only be
used to change a wheel
on the car for which it
was designed. It should not be
put to other uses or employed to
raise other models of cars. Under
no circumstances should it be
used when carrying out repairs
under the car.
An incorrectly positioned jack
may cause the car to fall.
Do not use the jack for loads
over the value indicated on the
plate.
Fasten the wheel cap correctly
to prevent the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve.
Never place tools between the
rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver
spare wheel pressure regularly.
The tyre inflation pressure is
shown in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS chapter.
TAKE OUT THE TOOLS,
JACK AND SPARE WHEEL
These are in the boot.
– Lift the carpeting fig. 2.
– Take the tool bag and place it near
the wheel to be changed.
– Take the tools out and lift strap Afig. 3 to remove the jack. Take the
spare wheel by removing the nut
screw securing it.
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CHANGING THE WHEEL
Please note:
– The jack requires no adjustments.
– The jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack.
– No tool, other than its handle, indicated in this chapter, can be fitted
onto the jack.
6) Insert the handle in the jack and
turn it until the wheel to be changed
lifts a few centimetres off the ground.
When turning the handle make sure it
rotates freely without danger of grazing your hands on the ground. Also
the moving parts of the jack (screws
and joints) can cause injury: do not
touch them. Clean yourself up if you
are soiled with lubricating grease.
1) Loosen the wheel bolts on the
wheel to be changed by approximately
one turn fig. 4.
2) Turn the jack handle so that the
jack opens partially.
P4Q00092
3) Position the jack near the wheel
to be changed.
4) Ensure that grooves A-fig. 5 in
the jack fits properly into the sidemember B.
7) Remove the wheel cap having removed the three bolts securing it.
Then loosen the fourth bolt A-fig. 6
and remove the wheel.
5) Warn any people present that the
vehicle is about to be raised; make
sure they keep at a safe distance and
do not touch the car until it is lowered once more.
fig. 4
fig. 5
P4Q01086
P4Q00094
P4Q00095
fig. 3
fig. 6
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8) Ensure that the housings for the
wheel bolts on the spare wheel are
clean and free from dirt which could
cause the wheel bolts to come loose.
9) Fit the space-saver spare wheel
making peg A-fig. 7 coincide with one
of the holes B on the wheel.
10) Screw the four fastening bolts.
11) Wind down the jack to lower
the car and remove the jack.
12) Fully tighten the bolts moving in
a criss-cross fashion following the order shown in fig. 8.
REFITTING THE STANDARD
WHEEL
5) Lower the car and remove the
jack.
1) Following the above procedure,
raise the car and remove the spacesaver wheel.
6) Torque the screws in the order
described above fig. 8.
2) Refit a regular wheel inserting the
first bolt A-fig. 6 in the hole opposite
the inflation valve.
– place the spare wheel in its recess
in the boot and fasten it with the ring
nut A-fig. 3;
3) Fit the wheel cap ensuring symbol
Y A-fig. 9 corresponds with the inflation valve and the previously fixed
bolt B.
– put the jack in its bag and place this
in the replaced wheel.
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fig. 8
IN AN EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT Tubeless tyres are
used.
4) Insert the other three bolts and
screw them using the specific wrench.
P4Q00203
fig. 7
After refitting the wheel:
Check the inflation pressure of the
tyres and the spare wheel regularly.
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IMPORTANT For cars equipped
with optional alloy wheels, a specific
spare wheel is required which differs
from that used on cars equipped with
steel rims. When fitting alloy rims to
replace steel rims at a later date, the
four original wheel bolts should be
changed with a new set of adequately
sized bolts and a specific spare wheel.
It is advised to keep the bolts and
the spare wheel, which would become
necessary if you should decide to return to the original type of wheels.
IF A BULB BURNS
OUT
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the features
of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
You should, where possible, have your bulbs
changed at a Fiat Dealership. Correct operation of the external light beams are essential
for safe driving and compliance
with legal requirements.
Only touch the metal
part when handling halogen bulbs. If the transparent bulb is touched it reduces the
intensity of the light emitted and
can also reduce the life of the
bulb. If you touch the bulb accidentally, rub it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and leave
it to dry.
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which, if
broken, may cause small
fragments of glass to be projected outwards.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When a light is not working, check
that it has not fused before changing
the bulb.
For location of fuses, refer to
in this chapter.
IF A
FUSE BLOWS
Before replacing a bulb that does not
work, check that the contacts are not
oxidised.
IMPORTANT On the inside surface of the headlight there could appear a slight coat of fogging; this does
not show a defect, since it is a natural
occurrence due to low temperature
and to the degree of humidity in the
air; it will soon disappear as soon as
the lights are turned on. The presence
of drops inside the headlight shows
water seepage, refer to the Fiat
Dealership.
P4Q00160
Burnt-out bulbs must be replaced
with ones of the same type.
Always check the height of the headlight beam after changing a bulb.
fig. 11
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TYPES OF BULBS fig. 11
Several types of bulbs are installed in
the car:
A. Glass bulbs Snapped into position. Pull to remove.
B. Bayonet connection bulbs Remove from the bulb holder by pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-clockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs Remove by
pulling away from terminals.
D. Double filament halogen
bulbs To remove the bulb release the
clip holding the bulb in place.
E. Halogen bulb To remove the
bulb, release the clip holding the bulb
in place.
BULB
MAIN BEAM
DIPPED BEAM
FRONT SIDE LIGHTS
FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS
SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
BRAKE/TAILLIGHTS
REVERSE LIGHT
REAR FOGLIGHT
CEILING LAMP
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
FRONT FOGLIGHT
ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT (3rd brake light)
(fig. 11)
D
D
A
B
A
B
B
B
B
C
B
E
A
TYPE
H4
H4
W5W
P21W
W5W
P21W
P21/5W
P21W
P21W
CW5
R5W
H3
W5W
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W
60/55
60/55
5
21
5
21
21/5
21
21
5
5
55
5
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IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT
MAIN BEAM AND DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
3) fit a new bulb, making the tabs
E-fig. 14 on the metal part coincide
with the specific housings on the
headlight dish;
To replace a halogen bulb:
1) take out the connector A-fig. 12
then the rubber protection B;
4) refasten the clip, refit the rubber
guard and refit the connector.
2) release the fastening clip C-fig. 13
and remove the bulb D;
fig. 12
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fig. 13
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P4Q01025
P4Q01024
P4Q01023
For bulb type and respective power,
see IF A BULB BURNS OUT.
fig. 14
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FRONT SIDE LIGHTS
To replace the 12V-5W bulb:
1) take out the bulb holder Afig. 15, turning slightly to release;
3) replace the bulb and refit the bulb
holder A.
5) after changing the bulb, refit the
bulb holder onto the lens;
Front direction indicators
6) replace the lens unit in its seating
inserting the tabs E-fig. 19 in the
guides F to the side of the light;
2) remove the bulb B-fig. 16;
7) refasten the clip A-fig. 17.
2) remove the lens unit B-fig. 18
from the front;
P4Q00108
P4Q01026
1) release the clip A-fig. 17, working in the direction of the arrow;
3) the bulb holder C is connected to
the lens. Turn it slightly to remove;
4) remove the bulb D, pushing it in
slightly and turning it anti-clockwise at
the same time;
fig. 16
fig. 17
P4Q00109
P4Q01028
fig. 18
P4Q01027
fig. 15
fig. 19
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SIDE DIRECTION
INDICATORS
2) remove the lens;
3) release the clip C-fig. 24 and remove the bulb D;
3) remove bulb B-fig. 21 and change
it;
4) to refit, follow the above operations in reverse order.
4) refit the lens and turn it to 1 to
lock it.
1) turn the lens A-fig. 20 towards
the front of the car to position 2;
To replace the halogen bulb (type
H3, 12V-55W):
P4Q00110
P4Q00110
FRONT FOGLIGHTS
1) loosen the two screws A-fig. 22
securing the fog light to the bumper;
2) loosen the two screws B-fig. 23
and take out the rubber cover;
fig. 21
94
fig. 22
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P4Q00110
P4Q00110
fig. 23
P4Q00110
fig. 20
fig. 24
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTER
To replace a bulb:
1) loosen the two screws A-fig. 25
from the respective housings and tip
the lens;
P4Q00175
2) remove bulb holder C-fig. 26 releasing clip D;
3) remove bulbs fig. 27, pushing
them slightly and turning them anticlockwise;
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
E - double filament bulb 12V-21/5W
for brake and taillights;
F - 12V-21W bulb for direction indicators;
G - 12V-21W bulb for right light
cluster reversing light; left light cluster
rear foglight.
1) with a screwdriver, press clip as
shown in fig. 28;
To replace a bulb:
2) remove the bulb holder A-fig. 29
from the lens by turning it slightly;
P4Q00114
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fig. 26
P4Q00113
fig. 28
P4Q00112
fig. 25
fig. 27
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fig. 29
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3) change bulb B-fig. 30 by pressing
a 12V-5W bulb into the holder.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
4) change the burnt bulb E-fig. 34.
Press into place;
To replace one or more 12V-5W
bulbs:
5) refit the unit reversing the operations described above.
1) loosen the five screws A-fig. 31
and remove the complete covering;
3) loosen the four screws D-fig. 33
and separate the bulb unit from the
lens;
P4Q00119
P4Q00116
2) disconnect the connection Bfig. 32 and loosen the three screws
C fastening the light cluster;
fig. 31
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fig. 32
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P4Q00120
P4Q00118
fig. 33
P4Q00117
fig. 30
fig. 34
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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
IF A FUSE BLOWS
COURTESY LIGHT
To replace the 12V-5W bulb use a
screwdriver as a lever at the points indicated by the arrows and remove the
complete pressure-fit light unit
fig. 35.
A fuse is an element for protecting
the electrical system. A fuse will trip
(i.e. it will blow) in the event of a failure or improper interventions in the
electrical system.
BOOT LIGHT
If an electrical device is not working,
check whether the respective fuse is
blown. The conductor should be intact. If it is not, replace the fuse with
another with the same amperage
(same colour) fig. 37.
To replace the 12V-5W ceiling light
bulb, remove the clipped on lens with
a screwdriver as shown in fig. 36.
A - Undamaged fuse.
fig. 35
fig. 36
P4Q00089
P4Q01053
P4Q01029
B - Fuse with broken filament.
fig. 37
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Do not attempt to repair a blown maxi fuse.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.
Remove the blown use with the
tongs C which can be found in the
fusebox.
FUSE LOCATION
The fusebox is located to the left of
the steering wheel. To reach the fusebox, loosen the screw B-fig. 38 fastening the cover A.
Never replace a broken
fuse with anything other
than a new fuse. Always
use a fuse of the same colour.
The numbers indicating the devices
corresponding to the fuses are shown
on the back of the cover fig. 39.
To locate the fuse, refer to the table
on the following pages.
P4Q00121
Before changing a fuse,
check the ignition key has
been removed and that
all the other electric devices have
been turned off/disabled.
Never change a fuse
with another amperage:
fire risk !
fig. 38
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P4Q01030
If the fuse blows again,
have the car inspected at
a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 39
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An additional 7.5A fuse is located by
the side of the climate control system.
It can be reached from inside the passenger compartment under the dashboard.
D - 60A -
B - 40A -
Ignition switch.
C - 30A -
engine cooling fan.
fig. 40
A fusebox B-fig. 41 containing other
three fuses is located in the engine
compartment on the right-hand side.
To reach the fuses, loosen the two
nuts A and remove the cover B.
Fuses fig. 42 protect:
Other version-specific fuses are
arranged next to the four MAXI fuses.
They protect the following devices:
E-
30A - climate control system.
F-
30A - optional power circuits.
G-
40A - electrical power
steering system.
H-
60A - ABS
P4Q01031
injection control unit.
fusebox
IMPORTANT Go directly to a
Fiat Dealership to have any one of
these four fuses restored.
Fuses in the engine
compartment
A fusebox is located on the left side
of the engine compartment behind the
battery. It contains four high amperage fuses A-fig. 40 (MAXI FUSES)
which act as additional fire protection
in preventing high intensity cables
from overheating the following :
A - 30A -
dashboard
power.
1 - 7.5A - Fiat CODE and control
unit (+30)
2 - 15A -
injection system auxiliary
units and climate control
system auxiliary units
3 - 7.5A - Fiat CODE and electronic injection control
unit (15/54)
fig. 41
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P4Q01032
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fig. 42
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System/Component
Fuse no.
Amperage
Location
System/Component
Fuse no.
Amperage
Location
Front left-hand sidelight
5
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
21
21
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
Headlight beam adjuster
21
4
5
21
18
16
22
19
15
25
17
2
1
14
24
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
15A
20A
15A
25A
15A
20A
25A
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
6
22
9
13
20
15
11
23
3
1
1
E
C
24
10A
10A
10A
20A
20A
15A
20A
10A
10A
7,5A
7,5A
30A
30A
25A
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 42
fig. 42
fig. 40
fig. 40
fig. 39
3
3
F
2
2
B
12
15
10
7.5A
7.5A
30A
15A
15A
40A
7.5A
15A
10A
fig. 42
fig. 42
fig. 40
fig. 42
fig. 42
fig. 40
fig. 39
fig. 39
fig. 39
Front right-hand sidelight
Left-hand taillight
Right-hand taillight
Left-hand dipped beam headlight
Right-hand dipped beam headlight
Left-hand main beam headlight
Right-hand main beam headlight
Left-hand brake light
Right-hand brake light
Additional brake light
(3rd brake light)
Left-hand number plate light
Right-hand number plate light
Reversing light
Rear foglight
Hazard lights
Direction indicators
Front foglights
Ceiling light
Windscreen wiper/washer
Horn
Electric windows
Door locking system
Heated rear window
Cigar lighter
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Instrument panel (+15)
Main beam headlight warning light
Stalks: light control
Stalks: general
Sound system + battery
Sunroof
Airbag system
ABS (+15)
Fiat CODE system (+30)
Injection control unit (+30)
Climate control system
Engine cooler radiator fan
Passenger compartment fan
Electronic ignition
injection system (+15)
Fiat CODE system (+15)
Optional device power circuits
Electronic injection sensors
Climate control system auxiliary units
Ignition switch
Relay coil power
Instrument panel (+30)
Electrical power steering system
(+15)
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IF THE BATTERY
IS FLAT
First of all, read the CAR MAINTEchapter for the steps to be
taken to avoid the battery running
down and to ensure it has a long life.
NANCE
3) Turn on the charger.
4) When you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery.
5) Reconnect the cables to the battery terminals. Make sure the polarity
is correct.
Do not attempt to
recharge a frozen battery. Thaw is first otherwise it could explode. If the battery froze, make sure the internal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the
casing is not cracked (risk of
spilling the poisonous and corrosive liquid).
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
You are advised to recharge the battery slowly for a period of approximately 24 hours at a low amperage.
Charging for too long could damage
the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1) Disconnect the electric system
from the battery terminals.
IMPORTANT Where relevant,
switch the electronic car alarm off
with the remote control.
JUMP STARTING
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive. Do not let it touch
the skin or eyes. Recharging the
battery should be done in a wellventilated area away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: explosion and fire risk.
See JUMP STARTING in this chapter.
should a battery charger
be used to start the engine: it could damage the electronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
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JACKING THE CAR
Please note:
WITH A SHOP JACK
– The jack requires no adjustments.
WITH THE JACK
See IF A
chapter.
TYRE IS PUNCTURED
in this
From the front
– The jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack.
Jack up the car only by positioning
the jack arm at the gearbox/differential and placing a rubber pad in between, as shown in fig. 43.
– Apart from the handle shown in
this chapter no other tools should be
installed on the jack.
Never start the engine
when the car is jacked up.
Detach the trailer,
where relevant, before jacking up
the car.
An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the
jack to lift loads exceeding that
indicated on the label attached
to the jack itself.
fig. 43
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The car may only be raised by placing the jack arm under the suspension
supports with a flat, compact piece of
wood placed as shown in fig. 44.
P4Q00136
The jack should only be
used to change a wheel
on the car for which it
was designed. It should not be
put to other uses or employed to
raise other models. Under no circumstances should it be used
when carrying out repairs under
the car.
From the rear end
P4Q00137
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IF THE CAR NEEDS
TO BE TOWED
From the side
A tow hitch is provided with the car.
The car can be lifted
from the side providing
the hydraulic jack arm is
fitted with a special bracket in
the plate housing.
To fasten the tow hitch:
1) Take the tow eye from the spare
wheel in the boot.
Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP.
Do not remove the key. If the
key is removed, the steering lock
engages automatically which prevents the wheels being turned.
WITH AN ARM HOIST
Jack up the car by arranging the ends
of the arms in the areas shown in
fig. 45.
P4Q00138
When towing the car,
you must comply with
the specific traffic regulations regarding the tow hitch and
how to tow on the road.
While the car is being
towed with the engine
off, remember that the
brake pedal and steering will require more effort as you no
longer have the benefit of the
power brakes and power steering. Do not use flexible cables to
tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst towing, ensure that the coupling to
the vehicle does not damage the
surrounding components.
fig. 45
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2) Remove the flap A-fig. 46 on the
bumper levering with a screwdriver.
3) Screw the ring B-fig. 47 down
fully onto the threaded pin that you
will see when you remove the cover.
4) Remove the flap A-fig. 48 on the
rear bumper levering with a screwdriver in the point shown by the arrow and fasten the ring fully B-fig. 49
on the threaded pin which appears
when the cover is removed .
P4Q00139
This device is used for towing another vehicle.
fig. 47
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fig. 48
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P4Q00142
P4Q00141
P4Q00140
fig. 46
fig. 49
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CAR MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is
essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top
condition for a long time to come.
This is why Fiat has programmed a
number of service checks and operations every twenty thousand kilometres.
It is however important to remember that SCHEDULED SERVICING is not all
your vehicle requires. Regular
checked - also in the initial period before the 20,000 kilometre coupon and
later between coupons - ordinary care
is required, such as checking fluid levels and topping up, checking tyre inflation pressure, etc.
IMPORTANT The Manufacturer
requires the Service Schedule couponrelated checks to be carried out. Failure to do so could result in the warranty being cancelled for those defects
that can be attributed to such failure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING is performed at
all Fiat Dealerships, and there is a
set time scale for such operations.
If it is seen that further replacements
or repairs are necessary in addition to
the work being carried out, these will
only be done after the customer has
given his/her consent.
IMPORTANT You are recommended to get in touch with a Fiat
Dealership immediately if any minor
running problems crop up without
waiting for the next coupon.
If the vehicle is often
used for towing a trailer,
the scheduled servicing
will be required more frequently.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
These coupons are to be used every 20,000 km.
thousands of kilometres
20
40
60
80 100 120 140 160 180
Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust pressure, if required
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Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot light, ceiling lights, glove compartment light, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
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Check windscreen washer/wiper system and adjust nozzles
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Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
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Check front disc brake pad conditions and wear
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Check rear drum brake linings and wear
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Inspect: conditions of: outside bodywork, underbody protection, piping/hosing
(exhaust - fuel lines - brake lines), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
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Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
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Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust, if required
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Inspect accessory drive belt conditions
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Check tappet clearance and adjust, if required
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Check/adjust handbrake stroke
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thousands of kilometres
20
40
60
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Check anti-evaporation system
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Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
80 100 120 140 160 180
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Check timing belt conditions
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Replace timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs
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Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket
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Check mechanical gearbox oil level
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Change engine oil
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Replace engine oil filter
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Change brake fluid (or every two years)
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(*) or every 3 years for demanding use (cold climates, prolonged idling in city traffic)
or every 5 years, regardless of distance
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ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE
The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for
cars travelling less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately 10,000 km). The schedule
includes the following operations:
– Check tyre condition and wear
and adjust pressure, if required (including spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compartment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.
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– Inspect conditions of. engine, gearbox, transmission, piping (exhaust fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushings - etc.),
brake and fuel line hoses.
– Check for bonnet and boot lock
cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various control belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– engine coolant level, brake fluid
level, windscreen washer liquid level,
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
We recommend using FL Selenia
products which were specifically designed and made for use in Fiat vehicles (see CAPACITIES table in TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS).
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IMPORTANT - Remote control
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
If when the remote control button
is pressed the doors are not
locked/unlocked or the performed
operation signal (indicator lights on)
does not appear, change the battery,
using spare batteries of the same kind.
Replace the air cleaner more frequently if the car is used on dusty
roads.
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should the prevailing use of the car
be under one of the following specially
heavy conditions:
– trailer towing
– dusty roads
– short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external temperatures below zero.
– frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g. taxis
or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity replace engine
oil more frequently than required on
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the SERVICE SCHEDULE in
this chapter if the vehicle is used in
hot climates or particularly demanding conditions.
IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in your battery should be
checked, where possible at the start
of the winter, to limit the risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing. This
check should be carried out more frequently if the car is mainly used for
short trips or if it is fitted with accessories that permanently take in electricity even when the ignition key is
removed, especially in the case of after market accessories.
Maintenance of your car
should be entrusted to a
Fiat Dealership. For ordinary routine maintenance operations which you are able to
carry out yourself, ensure that
you have the necessary tools and
original Fiat spare parts and fluids available. Do not carry out
servicing operations if you have
no experience.
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P4Q01095
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
Do not smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: the presence of flammable gas and
vapour could cause a fire.
Be very careful: scarves,
ties and other loose articles of clothing could easily get caught up in moving parts.
This can be extremely dangerous.
fig. 1
1. Engine oil - 2. Battery - 3. Brake fluid - 4. Windscreen washer fluid - 5. Engine
coolant.
Be careful not to mix up
the various types of fluids
when you are topping up:
they are all mutually incompatible and could damage the car.
ENGINE OIL
Check engine oil with the car on
level ground and while the engine is
still warm (approximately 5 minutes
after stopping the engine).
The oil level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick
B-fig. 2.
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The space between MIN and MAX
equals about 1 litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or even below
the MIN mark, pour in oil through
the filler hole A until it reaches the
MAX mark.
The level of the oil should never exceed the MAX mark.
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Be very careful under
the bonnet: you risk
burning yourself. Remember that when the engine is
hot, the fan can start up and
cause injuries.
Do not add oil with different specifications from
the oil already in the engine.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Max. engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
During the beginning of the car’s use,
the engine is being run in. Engine oil
consumption can be considered stabilised only after the first five-six thousand kilometres.
IMPORTANT After topping up or
changing the oil, let the engine turn
for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after stopping it before you check
the level.
IMPORTANT Oil consumption
depends on the driving style and the
conditions of use.
P4Q01039
fig. 2
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 3
Do not take the cap A of
the reservoir off when the
engine is very hot as you
run the risk of scalding yourself.
The coolant system is
under pressure. If the cap
A requires changing, use
only an original spare part, otherwise the system efficiency
could be affected.
Used engine oil and replaced oil filters contain
substances which can
harm the environment. We recommend you have the car seen
to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil
and filter change. It is suitably
equipped for disposing of used oil
and filters in an environmentallyfriendly way that complies with
the law.
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fig. 3
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Check coolant level when the engine
is cold. The level should be included
between the MIN and MAX reference lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, top up slowly
through the filler on the reservoir
with a 50-50 mixture of distilled water and FL Selenia PARAFLU UP
fluid until the level approaches the
MAX line. A 50-50 mixture of
PARAFLU UP and distilled water
gives freeze protection to –35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60%
PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized
water mixture.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER LIQUID
To add liquid remove the cap Afig. 4.
Use a mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35
fluid in the following concentrations:
Unscrew cap check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
50% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35 and 50% of water in winter.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not
exceed the MAX mark.
Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reservoir empty. The windscreen washer is fundamental for
improving visibility.
P4Q01041
fig. 4
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 5
30% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35 and 70% of water in summer.
The engine cooling system
works
with
PARAFLU UP. Top up
only with the same fluid contained in the cooling circuit.
PARAFLU UP cannot be mixed
with other fluids. Should this take
place, do not start the engine and
contact Fiat Dealership.
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Some windscreen wiper
additives on the market
are flammable. The engine compartment contains hot
parts which could start a fire in
the event of contact.
P4Q01042
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If fluid has to be added, it is suggested to use the brake fluid in table
"Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter
"Technical characteristics").
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap
and the surrounding surface.
At plug opening, pay maximum attention in order to prevent any impurities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture, for this reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in areas with a high
degree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Service schedule”.
Make sure that the
highly corrosive brake
fluid does not drip onto
the paintwork. If it does, wash it
off immediately with water.
The symbol π on the
container indicates synthetic brake fluid distinguishing it from mineral fluid. Using mineral type fluid would
damage the special rubber braking system gaskets beyond repair.
AIR CLEANER
REPLACEMENT
Loosen the screws A-fig. 6, remove
the cover B and remove the filtering
element C-fig. 7 to be replaced.
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Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive.
Wash the concerned
parts immediately with water
and mild soap in the event of an
accidental contact. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
fig. 6
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From time to time check the instrument panel warning light by pressing
the reservoir cover (with the ignition
key at MAR) instrument panel warning light x should come on.
fig. 7
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BATTERY
The car fits a low-maintenance battery: no top-ups with distilled water
are needed in normal conditions of
use.
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and
sources of sparks away from the
battery: risk of explosion and fire.
INSPECTING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried out by specialised personnel, following the prescriptions contained in
the Use and maintenance booklet. Any
top-up operations must be carried out
by specialised personnel and by Fiat
Dealership.
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Running the battery
with an excessively low
liquid level will damage
the battery beyond repair and
even cause an explosion.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine spare part having the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the service intervals given in the “Service schedule” in this
section will no longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
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Incorrect assembly of
electric and electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install
accessories (alarms, mobile
phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise
you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that can be very
dangerous for the environment. t is advisable to have the
battery changed by a Fiat Dealership where it will be disposed of
according to the law.
If the vehicle must remain unused for a long
time at very low temperature, remove the battery and
carry it to a warm place, to avoid
freezing.
When you must perform
any operation on the battery or near it, always protect your eyes with the special
goggles.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains for a long time under 50%, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and starting attitude.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
To avoid draining your battery and
lengthen its life, observe the following indications:
– when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
– switch off all lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system, disconnect
the battery negative cable;
If after buying the car, you want to
install electric accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices, will evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is capable of withstanding the load required, or whether
it should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when the ignition
key is off, they gradually run down the
battery.
– battery terminals shall always be
perfectly tightened.
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ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS
When the car is being used normally,
special measures are not necessary.
The following instructions must be
followed very carefully, however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:
– Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system while the engine
is running.
– Disconnect the battery from the
electrical system if you are recharging it.
– Never perform emergency starts
with a battery charger. Always use an
auxiliary battery.
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– Be particularly careful when connecting the battery to the electrical
system. Ensure the battery posts are
connected up to the right leads (the
polarity is correct) and check that the
connection has been made properly.
– Do not connect or disconnect the
terminals of the electronic units while
the ignition key is at MAR.
– Do not check polarity through
sparking.
– Disconnect the electronic units if
you are electrically welding the car
body. Remove the units if temperatures exceed 80°C (special operations
on the bodywork etc.).
IMPORTANT If the sound system
or car alarm systems are not installed
correctly, they can interfere with the
working of the electronic control
units.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for the correct tyre inflation
pressure.
See
WHEELS
If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause it serious
damage.
IMPORTANT
As far as possible avoid sharp braking and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles hard. Driving
for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres.
Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres fig. 8:
B - under inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear;
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the sidewalls, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the car seen to
C - over inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.
Avoid overloading your car: this can
seriously damage wheels or tyres.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the
country where the car is being driven.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately and change it so as not to damage the tyre, the wheel, the suspension and the steering.
A - correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly;
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Tyre pressure must be
correct to ensure good
road holding.
Tyres age even if they are not used
very much. Cracking of the tread rubber and the sidewalls are a sign of this
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have
been fitted for more than six years
they should be examined by an expert
who can judge whether they are still
fit for use. Remember to check the
spare tyre particularly carefully too.
fig. 8
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If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones
the origin of which you are not certain about.
The Fiat 600 fits tubeless tyres. Under no circumstances use an inner
tube with these tyres.
If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.
To ensure the front and rear tyres
all wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres keeping them on
the same side of the car so as not to
reverse the direction of rotation.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from
the left hand side of the car to
the right and vice versa.
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RUBBER TUBING
Follow the SERVICE SCHEDULE to the
letter as concerns braking, power
steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of fluid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and cracking
of the pipes with possible loss of fluid.
A careful check is therefore essential.
WINDSCREEN AND
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable products. We recommend TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35.
Change the blades if the rubber edge
is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year.
Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibility in bad weather.
In winter if the temperature falls below zero, make sure the blades are
not frozen to the windscreen. If necessary, free them with a de-icing compound.
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Never operate the windscreen wiper with blades
locked to the windscreen:
risk of windscreen wiper motor
overheating / damaging.
Changing the windscreen
wiper blade
Changing the rear window
wiper blade
1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm Afig. 9 off the glass and position the
blade so as to form a right angle with
the arm.
1) Lift the cover A-fig. 10 and dismantle the arm from the vehicle by
unscrewing the nut B-fig. 11 which
holds it onto the knuckle.
Some simple steps can reduce potential damage to the blades:
2) Press tab B on the retainer and
remove the blade to be replaced from
arm A.
3) Fit the new blade by inserting the
tab into the special slot in the arm.
Make sure it is properly locked into
place.
P4Q00132
– If the temperature falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If necessary, free it with a de-icing compound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the blades
you will avoid straining the electric
windscreen wiper motor and causing
it to overheat.
P4Q00131
fig. 9
P4Q00133
fig. 10
– Do not operate the windscreen or
rear window wipers on dry glass.
fig. 11
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BODYWORK
The windscreen washer jets can be
directed by adjusting the inclination of
the nozzles. Direct the spray so that
it reaches the highest point reached
by the blades.
2) Position the new arm correctly
and fasten the nut B.
3) Replace the cover A.
PROTECTING THE CAR
FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
NOZZLES fig. 12-13
The main causes of rust are:
If there is no jet of liquid, first make
sure that there is liquid in the reservoir: see CHECKING FLUID LEVELS in this
chapter.
– atmospheric pollution;
– salt and humidity in the atmosphere (coastal or very hot and humid
areas);
Then make sure that the holes in the
nozzles
are not clogged up. Use a pin for this
if necessary.
– environmental conditions that are
specific to the season.
P4Q00127
P4Q00126
In addition, the abrasiveness of dust
in the atmosphere and sand carried by
the wind as well as mud and stones
kicked up by other cars must not be
underestimated.
For your Fiat 600, Fiat has used leading-edge technological solutions to effectively protect the body from rust.
These are the most important:
– painting systems and products that
make the car particularly resistant to
rust and scratching;
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– the use of zinc-plated (or pretreated) sheet steel which is highly resistant to rust;
– the spraying of the underbody, engine compartment, inside the wheelarches and other parts with waxbased products with a high protective
capacity;
TIPS FOR KEEPING
THE BODYIN GOOD
CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
– spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.;
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up the paintwork as necessary
to prevent rust from forming.
– the use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS chapter.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat 600 is covered by guarantee against any original structural or
body part being holed by rust. Refer
to the “Warranty Booklet” for the
general conditions of this guarantee.
Ordinary maintenance of the paintwork means washing it. The frequency
you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
car is driven in. For example, in areas
with a high level of air pollution, or on
roads sprinkled with road saltwash
the car more frequently.
Detergents pollute water. For this reason, the
car must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
To wash the car properly:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof
to avoid damaging it in an automatic
car wash.
2) Wash the body using a low pressure jet of water.
3) Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge.
4) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bonnet and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect.
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Leave the car in the open so that the
water can evaporate.
To better protect the paintwork,
polish with specific protective wax.
Do not wash the car after it has
been parked in the sun or while the
bonnet is hot: it could take the shine
off the paint.
When the paintwork tends to lose
its shine because of the build-up of
smog, use polish wax which has a
slightly abrasive as well as protective
action.
Outside plastic parts must be
cleaned following the usual car washing procedure.
Where possible avoid parking the
car under trees; the resinous substances that certain species of tree
shed dull the paintwork and increase
the possibility of rust forming.
Windows
IMPORTANT Bird droppings
must be washed off immediately and
with great care as their acid is particularly aggressive.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage
to the electrical heater element, wipe
the inside of the heated rear window
gently in the same direction as the elements.
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Use specific window cleaners to
clean the windows. Use very clean
cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging its transparency.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully clean the engine compartment. Have this done at a garage.
Detergents pollute water. The car must therefore be washed in an area
equipped for the collection and
purification of the liquids used
while washing.
IMPORTANT The engine compartment should be washed while the
engine is cold and with the ignition key
at STOP. After washing, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber boots and various guards) have
not be removed or damaged.
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INTERIORS
CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRICS
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE
THE CAR
From time to time check that water
has not collected under the mats
(from dripping shoes, umbrellas etc.)
which could cause the steel to rust.
– Remove dust with a soft brush and
vacuum cleaner.
Use special products designed not to
alter the appearance of the components.
– Brush the seats with a damp
sponge with water and a neutral soap.
– Remove any grease stains with a
specific product.
Never use inflammable
products such as petroleum ether or petrol to
clean inside the car. The electrostatic loads that are generated
while rubbing to clean could become a fire risk.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the instrument
panel.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
– Remove the dry dirt with a
chamois leather or very slightly moist
cloth without exerting too much pressure.
– Remove liquid or grease stains
with a dry absorbent cloth without
rubbing. Then wipe with a chamois
leather or soft cloth moistened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain does not come out, use a
special cleaning compound being particularly careful to follow the instructions for use.
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the car. There is
the risk they might explode. Aerosol cans must never
be exposed to a temperature
above 50°C; when the weather
starts to get hot the temperature inside the car might go well
beyond that figure.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol
or alcohol-base products.
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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
IDENTIFICATION DATA
ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the model and
the serial number.
CHASSIS MARKING
This is stamped on the bed plate in
the boot, on the right fig. 1.
F - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
MODEL PLATE
It can be seen by lifting the carpet
and includes:
I - Engine type
The plate fig. 2 bears the following
identification data:
– vehicle model ZFA 187000
L - Body version code
B - Homologation number
– chassis number.
M - Spare part code.
C - Vehicle type code
The plate is in the boot, on the left
fig. 3.
D - Chassis number
fig. 1
124
fig. 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P4Q00100
P4Q01083
P4Q00080
E - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
fig. 3
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
This plate fig. 4 is applied inside the
tailgate.
Versions
Code
engine type
Code
bodywork version
It bears the following data:
S - Active
187A1.000
187AXC1A 02
A - Paint manufacturer
Van
187A1.000
187CXC1A 1C
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
ENGINE
D - Respray and touch up code.
GENERAL FEATURES
Engine code
187A1.000
Cycle
Otto
Number and layout of cylinders
Diameter x stroke
Total capacity
4 in line
mm
3
cm
P4Q00082
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC):
corresponding ratio
Max torque (EEC):
corresponding ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel
fig. 4
70 x 72
1108
9.6
kW
HP
rpm
40
54
5000
Nm
kgm
rpm
88
9.0
2750
NGK DCPR7E-N-10
BOSCH YR7DEU
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
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FUEL SUPPLY IGNITION
SPARK PLUGS
Integrated multipoint electronic injection and ignition system: a single
control units controls both function
processing injection time (for fuel metering) and spark advance angle at the
same time.
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and polluting emissions down.
to the fuel feed system
that are not carried out
properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications
into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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The appearance of the spark plug, if
examined by an expert eyes, is a good
way of pinpointing a problem even if
it has nothing to do with the ignition
system. Therefore, if the engine has
problems, it is important to have the
spark plugs checked at a Fiat Dealership.
The spark plugs must be
changed at the times
specified in the SERVICE
SCHEDULE. Only use the type of
plugs indicated. If the heat ratio
is less than required or the life
specified is not guaranteed, problems can arise.
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH
Mechanically controlled without
travel-free pedal.
GEARBOX
Five forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for front gear engagement.
Cyclical gear reduction and differential assembly incorporated in the gearbox.
Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of drive shafts connected to the differential assembly and
the wheels with CV joints.
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BRAKES
SERVICE AND EMERGENCY
BRAKES
HANDBRAKE
SUSPENSION
Controlled by a lever, it works mechanically on the rear brakes.
Front:
Water, ice and salt
sprinkled on the road deposit on the brake disc
and reduce effectiveness when
you brake.
Independent wheel type, lower wishbones anchored to telescopic supports consisting of a cast iron riser
rigidly connected to a hydraulic double action shock absorber. Leaf spring
and coaxial pads with the shock absorbers. Permanently lubricated joints.
Anti-roll bar anchored to the body
acting on suspension arm.
Front:
– disc, floating caliper type with operating cylinder for each wheel.
Rear:
– drum type with self-centring shoes
and operating cylinder for each wheel.
Rear:
Crossed hydraulic circuit control.
7” vacuum brake booster.
ABS system with four sensors
(where fitted).
Automatic take-up of friction liner
wear.
Brake effort proportioning valves (2)
intervening on hydraulic circuit of the
rear brakes.
Pay attention when installing extra spoilers, alloy wheels and non standard wheel caps: they could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes, thus reducing their efficiency when braking suddenly
and frequently, or on long downhill slopes.
Independent wheel with coil springs.
Jointed steel arms with bush and double action telescopic gas shock absorbers.
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STEERING
WHEELS
WINTER TYRES
Jointed steering column with two
CV joints.
RIMS AND TYRES
WINTER TYRES
Printed steel or alloy rims. Specific
wheel bolts (different in size and reciprocally incompatible) for each of the
two types of rim.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Permanently lubricated rack and pinion.
Number of steering wheel turns lock
to lock (approximately) ................. 3.9
Minimum steering circle: 10.5 metres
(average between versions).
Electronically controlled power
steering system optional.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook
and the Log Book, consider the specifications shown in the Log Book only.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Do not fasten alloy wheels with the
steel wheel bolts and vice versa. For
details on the compatibility between
rims and bolts - also with reference to
the space-saver spare wheel - see IF A
TYRE IS PUNCTURED.
Printed steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
To ensure safety of the car in movement, it must be fitted with tyres of
specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.
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Use winter tyres as indicated in the
chapter.
SNOW CHAINS
Use only low profile chains, see the
SNOW CHAIN CHAPTER.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim: –1 ±1mm
The figures refer to the car in full
running order.
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary indications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the tyre.
Example: 165/55 R 13 70 H
165 = Nominal width (S, distance
between side walls in mm).
55 = Height/width ratio (H/S, as a
percentage).
R = Radial tyre.
13 = Rim nominal diameter in
inches (Ø).
70 = Load rating (carrying capacity).
H = Maximum speed rating.
Maximum speed rating
Q = up to 160 km/h.
R = up to 170 km/h.
S = up to 180 km/h.
T = up to 190 km/h.
U = up to 200 km/h.
H = up to 210 km/h.
V = up to 240 km/h.
UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKINGS
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M+S = up to 160 km/h
T M+S = up to 190 km/h
H M+S = up to 210 km/h
5 1/2 = rim width in inches (1)
The following are the necessary indications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the rim.
Example: 5 1/2 B x 13 H2
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B
= rim drop centre outline
(side projection where the
tyre bead rests) (2)
13
= rim nominal diameter in
inches (corresponds to diameter of the tyre to be
mounted) (3 = Ø)
H2
= “hump” shape and number
(relief on the circumference holding the tubeless
tyre bead on the rim)
fig. 5
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Rim
Versions
S - Active
Van
5Bx13 H
5 1/2Bx13 H2
5Bx13 H
Snow tyre
Tyre
155/65 R13 – 73T
155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H (*)
155/65 R13 – 73T
Space-saver spare wheel
rim
tyre
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
4 1/2Jx13 H
135/70 R13 – 68T
Standard size spare wheel
(*) Optional tyres.
COLD TYRE PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
Versions
S - Active
Van
130
Tyre
With average load
Front
Rear
With full load
Front
Rear
Space-saver
spar wheel
155/65 R13 – 73T
155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
2.1
2.0
2.3
2.3
2.5
155/65 R13 – 73T
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
2.1
2.0
2.3
2.3
Standard size
spare
wheel
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DIMENSIONS
PERFORMANCE
S - Active
Van
Length
mm
3337
3337
Width
mm
1508
1508
Empty standing height
mm
1420
1440
Projection
front
mm
637
637
rear
mm
500
500
mm
2200
2200
front
mm
1277
1275
rear
mm
1270
1268
dm3
170 (*)
810
Wheelbase
Front track
Unladen boot volume
(V.D.A. standards):
Top permissible speed after running:
150 km/h.
Minor differences in dimensions may occur according to rims and/or versions.
(*) Extending with load: - in line with windows 440 dm3
- to the roof 810 dm3
(requiring the use of two external rearview mirrors)
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WEIGHTS
S - Active
Van
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional)
kg
735
760
Payload
(4 occupants + 50 kg or driver + 330 kg)
kg
465
450
Maximum loads permitted (2):
– front axle
– rear axle
– fully laden
kg
kg
kg
610
630
1200
610
720
1210
Towable weight:
– trailer with brake
– trailer without brake
kg
kg
400
350
400
200
Weight on trailer ball joint
kg
28
28
Maximum weight on roof
kg
30
30
(1) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum loads allowed.
(2) The driver is responsible for arranging the load so that it complies with these limits.
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CAPACITIES
Prescribed fuel
Recommended products
litres
kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve about:
38
7
–
–
Unleaded petrol with no less
than 95 R.O.N.
Engine cooling system:
4
–
Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU UP at 50% (❑)
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
3.1
3.5
2.8
3.1
SELENIA 20 K
Gearbox/differential casing:
2.4
2.15
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
CV joint cavities and boots
(each):
–
0.08
Front and rear brakes hydraulic circuit:
0.4
–
TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen and rear window
washer liquid reservoir:
1.8
–
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid
TUTELA ALL STAR
(❑) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
Use
Petrol engine
lubricants
Specifications of the lubricants and fluids
to use for best car operation
SAE 10W-40 grade synthetic-based oil exceeding.
Qualification FIAT
Original fluids
and lubricants
SELENIA 20K
Contractual Technical
Reference N.° F405.N04
Change
According to
Service Schedale
In case of use of non original SAE 10W-40 products, lubricants complying with ACEA A3 minimal performances required are acceptable. Using products with characteristics not even meeting ACEA A3 technical specifications for gasoline engines may cause serious damages to the engine, which are
not covered by warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use.
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Use
Lubricants and greases
for transmission
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
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Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Original fluids
and lubricants
Change
Lubricant with synthetic basis complying with SAE 75W-85.
Performance exceeds by far the API GL-4 PLUS
and FIAT 9.55550 standards required.
TETELA CAR
TECHNYX
Reference N.° F010.B05
Mechanical gear and
differential gear.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. NLGI 1-2 consistency.
TUTELA ALL STAR
Reference N.° F702.G07
Constant-velocity
joints on wheel side.
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
TUTELA TOP 4
Reference N.° F001.A93
Anti-freezing safety liquid (red colour) containing
monoethylene glycol inhibited with organic formula.
Antifreeze complying with CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 standards.
PARAFLU UP
Reference N.° F101.M01
Hydraulic brakes
and clutch hydraulic
controls.
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP (❒)
Mixture of alcohols, water and surfactants
(CUNA NC 956-11).
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35
Reference N.° F201.D02
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/ rear
window washer/
wiper systems
IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❒) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption values shown
in the table below were defined according to the type-approval specifications in European Directives.
Consumption values are defined by
means of the following procedures:
– an urban cycle: consisting of a
cold start and a simulated drive in city
streets;
– an extra-urban cycle: consisting
in frequent accelerations, in all gears,
simulating normal conditions of use.
Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;
CO2 EMISSIONS
IMPORTANT Road and traffic
conditions, weather, general conditions of the car, driving style,
fittings and accessories, use of
the climate control system, load,
roof racks and other situations
penalising aerodynamic penetration and effecting rolling resistance will influence fuel consumption rates which can be different from the values shown in
the table (see CHEAP RUNNING
The maximum CO2 emission values
shown in the following table refer to
the average combined cycle.
Versions
CO2 emission in
accordance with
Directive 1999/100/EC
(g/km)
THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
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143
in DRIVING YOUR CAR chapter).
– average combined cycle consisting of 37% urban cycle and 63% extra-urban cycle.
Consumption in accordance with Directive 1999/100/EC (litres x 100 km)
S - Active
Urban
8.3
Extra-urban
4.7
Combined
6.0
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INDEX
ABS ............................................
Accessories purchased by the
owner ......................................... 66
– Installation of electrical/
electronic devices .................... 67
– Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ...................... 67
Air filter ....................................... 113
Air recirculation ......................... 35
Ashtray ......................................... 42
Brake fluid level ..........................
Brake lights ..................................
Brakes
– fluid level ................................
– service and emergency .......
Bulbs
– bulb replacement .................
– exterior bulb replacement ..
– general information .............
– interior bulb replacement ..
– types .......................................
89
92
90
107
91
Battery
Capacities ..................................
133
54
– checking fluid level ............... 114
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– recharging .............................. 101
– replacing the battery ........... 114
– useful advice .......................... 115
– warning light for check ....... 115
Bodywork .................................... 124
Bonnet .......................................... 51
Boot
– extension ............................... 48
– opening ................................... 47
– securing the load .................. 49
Car maintenance
– additional operations ..........
– annual inspection plan .........
– scheduled servicing ..............
– service schedule ...................
Car parked ..................................
Car radio .....................................
Carrying children in safety .....
Ceiling (courtesy) light
– bulb replacement ................
112
95
112
126
108
108
105
106
71
64
13
97
– controls .................................. 39
Central locking ........................... 45
Cigar lighter ................................ 42
Clock.............................................. 24
Clutch ........................................... 127
CO2 emissions ........................... 136
Control buttons ......................... 40
Correct use of the vehicle ....... 70
Courtesy (ceiling) lights
– bulb replacement ................ 97
– controls .................................. 39
Courtesy light
– controls .................................. 39
Dashboard .................................
19
Dimensions ................................. 131
Dipped beam headlights
– controls .................................. 37
Directable, adjustable air vents 33
Direction indicators
– controls .................................. 38
INDEX
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– front bulb replacement .....
– rear bulb replacement .......
– side bulb replacement .......
Display of fuel cut
off activated ..............................
Doors ...........................................
Driving style ................................
22
45
74
Economical driving ..................
75
Electric power assisted
steering ......................................
Electric windows ........................
Electronic control units ............
Engine
Engine compartment
(washing) ...................................
Engine coolant level .................
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption ............
Engine oil level ............................
– consumption .........................
– level check .............................
– Technical specifications ......
– cooling ....................................
– features ..................................
– fluid level check ....................
– identification code ...............
– on/power supply ..................
EOBD (System) ...........................
EOBD system .............................
138
INDEX
93
95
94
61
46
116
122
111
111
110
111
110
125
111
126
110
124
127
60
60
F
iat Code (The system) .........
4
Fiat CODE system .....................
4
Filling the tank ............................ 68
Fog lights
– control .................................... 40
– direction ................................. 54
Front air bags ............................ 56
– front air bags ......................... 56
– general information ............. 58
– passenger front air bag ....... 57
Front fog lights
– on/off button ......................... 40
Fuel ................................................ 68
– consumption ......................... 136
– fuel cut off switch ............... 41
– gauge ....................................... 21
Fuel consumption ...................... 136
Fuel cut off switch ..............
22-41
Fuel gauge .................................... 21
Fuses ............................................. 100
Gearbox
– type ......................................... 127
– use of the gearbox ............... 72
Government homologation
(remote control)...............
9-139
Handbrake .........................
72-126
Hazard warning lights
– controls .................................. 40
Head restraints ........................... 30
Headlights
– angle compensation ............. 53
– light beam direction ............ 53
Heated rear window ................. 40
Heater controls .......................... 33
Heating ......................................... 33
Horn ............................................. 41
Identification data ....................
Ignition switch ............................
In an emergency .........................
Instrument panel ........................
124
18
83
20
Jack
– usage ................................ 87-102
– warnings ................................. 86
Keys ...........................................
– duplication .............................
Knowing your car .......................
L
4
7
6
ubricants (specifications) .... 136
Luggage compartment .............. 47
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Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................
– controls ..................................
– flashing ....................................
Manual climate control system
– climate control (cooling) ....
– controls ..................................
– maintenance ..........................
Milometer ....................................
Number plate lights
92
37
38
36
35
36
21
..............
95
On board instruments ...........
21
Paint ...........................................
121
Performance ............................... 131
Personalized adjustments ......... 29
Pretensioners .............................. 10
Protecting devices that reduce
emissions ................................... 76
R
aising the vehicle .................. 102
Rear fog lamps
– on/off button ......................... 40
Rear screen washer
– controls ..................................
– fluid level ................................
Rear view mirrors
– exterior ..................................
– interior ...................................
Rearscreen wiper
– blades ......................................
– controls ..................................
– jets ...........................................
Restricting management
expenses ....................................
Reversing lights ...........................
Roof rack/ski rack ......................
Rubber hoses .............................
39
112
31
31
118
39
120
73
95
52
118
Seat belts
– general information ............
– maintenance ..........................
– pretensioners ........................
– transporting children
safely .......................................
– usage .......................................
Seats
– access to rear seats .............
11
12
10
13
7
31
– backrest adjustment ............ 30
– children (transporting) ....... 13
– cleaning ................................... 123
– lengthwise adjustment ........ 29
Side lights
– controls .................................. 37
– front bulb replacement ..... 93
– rear bulb replacement ....... 95
Signals for correct driving ........
5
Snow chains ............................... 81
Spark plugs .................................. 126
Speedometer .............................. 21
Starting the engine
– emergency starting .............. 71-83
– ignition switch ....................... 18
– jump starting .................. 84-101
– procedure for starting ........ 70
– to switch off the engine ...... 71
– warming up the engine
once started .......................... 70
Steering ................................. 61-129
Steering lock ............................... 18-72
Steering wheel levers
– left lever ................................. 37
INDEX
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– right lever .............................. 38
Storing the car ............................ 82
Sun roof
– electrically operated ........... 43
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension ................................... 127
Symbols ........................................
4
Tank cap
Technical specifications ............
Third brake lights .......................
To the service station................
Tools .............................................
Top speed ....................................
Towing the car ..........................
Towing trailers
– fitting diagram ........................
– installation of tow hook .....
– warnings .................................
Transmission ...............................
Travelling safely and in harmony
with nature ...............................
Tyre inflation pressure .............
Tyres
– changing a wheel ...................
140
INDEX
124
96
67
86
133
103
78
77
77
126
4
130
87
– inflation pressure ................ 130
– maintenance .......................... 117
– snow tyres ............................. 80
– types ....................................... 130
Usage conditions .....................
Van .............................................
Various controls ........................
Vehicle inactivity ........................
Ventilation ...................................
W
75
62
40
82
35
arning lights ........................ 23
Weights ........................................ 132
Wheel
– maintenance .......................... 117
– replacement .......................... 87
– spare wheel ........................... 128
– types ....................................... 130
Wheel geometry ........................ 128
Windows (cleaning) .................. 122
Windscreen and rearscreen wiper
blades ......................................... 118
Windscreen washer
– controls .................................. 38
– fluid level ................................
Windscreen wiper
– blades ......................................
– controls ..................................
– jets ...........................................
Windscreen/rearscreen
washer fluid level .....................
112
118
38
120
112
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through the
continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations imposed by
European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at the end of its life
span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that the vehicle
still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our customers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web site or call
the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
* Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Versions
Tyre
S - Active
155/65 R13 – 73T
155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
2.1
2.0
2.3
2.3
2.5
155/65 R13 – 73T
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
2.1
2.0
2.3
2.3
Standard
size spare
wheel
Van
Medium load
Front
Rear
Full load
Front
Rear
Space-saver
spare
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Sump
Sump and filter
Dispose of waste oil properly.
litres
kg
3.1
3.5
2.8
3.1
FUEL CAPACITY
litres
Tank capacity
Reserve
Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
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